When you live in fear you will do whatever it takes to protect yourself from the danger that lurks. The worst part is she knew this danger personally When you live in fear you will do whatever it takes to protect yourself from the danger that lurks. The worst part is she knew this danger personally and was even engaged to him until he could not keep his angry hands away from her. Then, one day, she mustards up the nerves to leave him then, the unthinkable he starts stalking her. Until she starts running from place to place. Now, she’s in a whole other state doing a much lower paying job than what she went to school for just to stay off his radar.
Little did Natalie know her first day on the job, she would met an unruly little girl who starts yelling for her dad. As she tries to quite the girl, praying the teacher comes back soon since, she knows none of the children by name yet. So, they are out of control. When a police officer comes in with a smirk. Meet, Dean. When Little Miss I want my daddy wrapped walks up to him and says, “Daddy.” Natalie wants to hide under a rock. He does tell his daughter she knows better than to behave this way and will not be acting out again, she does nod.
He looks around the classroom and starts telling the children what they are to be doing in no uncertain tone. The children do it too. Natalie is upset, he is over stepping. When they step out to speak about it he asks her to coffee. This is a cute read. This is about sweet fun and move fast from here. I think you will enjoy it. I found it when it was free on Amazon....more
This is the first book of Marla’s I’ve read and I really enjoyed it. The characters are full-bodied and engaging.
We have the story of Van Birch a musThis is the first book of Marla’s I’ve read and I really enjoyed it. The characters are full-bodied and engaging.
We have the story of Van Birch a music artist. From a young age, she always knew that she wanted to be a singer. So, when she needed a manager, she hired Bishop. A man who is ten years older than herself. A sexy California surfer who takes no BS from anyone and he will make her, a star. He and Phoenix her publicist have done just that.
Until the day he snapped and then it took her climbing out of her bathroom window and Phoenix taking her to safety. Flying home was not only a buffer for her it was necessary. An F5 tornado in Kansas had ripped through her hometown she needed to get there to be with her dad in more ways than one. The tornados seemed safer to her than Bishop.
Her dad was alright. Her fake boyfriend for publicity, Bryant was alright. The man she wished was her boyfriend since the age of fourteen and she’s twenty-four now, Clay, (he technically was her stepbrother for three years before he joins the army.) He is not holding up so well. He lost his home, his truck, and his and her fake boyfriend’s (Bryant was also her best friend since forever) but their construction business together. She was there the next morning.
She and Phoenix arrive and right away start working hands-on. She gets Fe on getting a fundraiser started forming Celebrities for Relief. Now, nightfall and she must sit with the quiet, and Clay is staying with them. She needs to talk and she needs him.
She would have talked to his mother but she passed two years ago from a car accident. For once he was warm and gentle to her. Not gruff he knew she had healing to do not only physically but mentally too. He told her how sorry he was this happened to her. He let her cry as he held her. She slept in his arms.
This started their healing process as two old friends. They didn’t admit it to each other but at least they did to themselves, that they had been jealous of each other’s partners. Because they wished it were them. They had always been in love with each other.
This author grabs your attention right away with sassy Van but soon you see her reduced to half of herself. Rollercoaster for healing and true love. You get to see Clay struggle to help the love of his life, to recover from the tornado, and from truths he discovers.
I give this: 4 stars. WARNING: PSA if you have triggers, this does go through SEXUAL ABUSE AND STALKING. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com. ...more
I can’t even begin to tell you how this story pulls you in. Especially, if you are a music lover of any sort and wonder, “How do they do that or get bI can’t even begin to tell you how this story pulls you in. Especially, if you are a music lover of any sort and wonder, “How do they do that or get backstage?” Well, not sure if this is all true to form but it is sure believable. I am sure creative licensing too. With a lot of entertaining that is for sure.
Cassy Evans is a young yet well-respected music journalist for an online music magazine. She and her partner Levi snag a shot for her to interview Frankie Blade a lead rock singer for the hottest international band around, Hall Affinity. They have been out of circulation due to the motorcycle accident Frank had seven years ago.
They are planning a comeback reunion and are handing out exclusive interviews. Cassy is one to get one on camera but it’s scrubbed because Frankie and she had firework chemistry and what Frankie wants Frankie gets. All because he asks her out is not allowed to use the on-air interview only the written one.
He intrigues her and she can’t understand why because, one there is a thirteen-year age difference. Two, she’s a journalist, ‘Who does that when you’re a celebrity?’ Three, she’s a nobody from nowhere. Last, she is nothing to look at.
Frank likes her it seems for a lot of those reasons. The age difference doesn’t seem to bother her and she thinks he’s sexy for his age. He laughs arrow to the heart. Because she is a journalist, she is not afraid to speak her mind or ask the hard questions. He likes that she has her integrity for her profession that she doesn’t want to you him to get ahead. Most of all he thinks she’s beautiful.
This book is an emotional rollercoaster. Not like tears but frustration as to how each of the characters handles a certain situation at any time. How Cassy is a pushover to Frank so much. Anyway, if I didn’t already have book two as a regular reader, I would have hated the ending. You would expect this ending from a TV program but not a book your reading.
Sorry, such a cliffhanger had me great till then. I give this: 3 stars. It would have been a 4 because I was totally invested in characters but with the ending… I would still read the next book. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com....more
Not sure how to feel about this couple other than to say talk about obsessed and co-dependent. That’s just on each other I’m not talking about if you Not sure how to feel about this couple other than to say talk about obsessed and co-dependent. That’s just on each other I’m not talking about if you bring in all the alcohol Frank starts to drink in order to cover-up the disappointment, hurt, and pain of not being able to perform the way he did before the accident he took on his motorcycle seven years ago.
He fights back to life having to relearn everything we all take for granted only to find out he still can’t perform and do what he loves. Then, when his health issues begin to cause problems during rehearsals everyone keeps quiet. All so Frank can keep face and basically no meltdown.
When he meets Cassy during his interview time where he’s getting ready to perform for the first time, they have strong chemistry during the interview. She is a co-owner of a rock magazine online. On the night of the interview and concert, she sees him two more times and Frank takes that as fate.
On the third time, they really get to talking unguardedly. But, when Dante, a band member who invited her enters the room she leaves. She figures why add flames to the fire since the two men already have an age-old feud going. Even at her younger age, she could feel the tension in the room.
She cut out of the party all together before Frank thought they finished talking so he sought her out the next night, like at midnight. Rocker’s hours. Frank has no rules. This book gets into his alcoholism and the fights it causes and how Cassy's idle threats mean nothing since she says them so often then does nil. He just stopped listening, in fact, I stopped listening for him. She’s gone, she’s back. Like a ball.
When Frank comes to Dante’s launch party drunk and embarrasses her while she’s working and a GIF is created of the two of them you think that is the end of them. That is her line in the sand. Finally, how long will it last though? But I have to say by the end of this book I felt like Dante had always been in love with her but once again his friend wanted something or someone so of course, he would have it.
Two, when Dante was drunk or high, he was never mean or hurtful to Cassy like Frank. Third, Dante always did or put Cassy first. Ask what she needed, how he could help her, he would just help and never said once poor me. And the one time with Frank’s manager when he was mean it turns out it was on the behalf of Frank.
Now, once again no real ending not as bad as the other. Still not great but there is a free extra book so… I guess I was waiting to see Cassy find her own strength and for once lay down the law and make him follow them. To become a woman with a real backbone who tells him when you get over your ex-wife fully and can come to me without anger that Dante had sex without condition or tricks of the hand then we can talk. Until then, we can date.
Update: Encore was mixed for me it was confusing leaving more questions. So, this book picks up three months after the last time they met at the premier of the documentary. I’m not sure if they will make it. Still, Frank dangles the carrot in front of Cassy but doesn’t deliver. All talk, pretty much his M.O.
Because he has just gotten out of rehab and they are staying Arizona at his parent's place. He is grateful for her, his family, and recovery but still mad at Dante for F-ing his ex-wife.
The author did her job all three books stir up emotions and I’m sure on many viewpoints. Because my hubby’s viewpoint saw Frank as grateful but he needs to get over his anger with Dante but manly his anger at his ex-wife because he’s still in love with her. This I thought was an interesting point. Hmmm?
Just out of college and full of sassy, pissy, and jaded when it comes to the rich and famous. This is bad news for her since her uncle is a world-famoJust out of college and full of sassy, pissy, and jaded when it comes to the rich and famous. This is bad news for her since her uncle is a world-famous actor and the root of all this crassness. You see he had a wandering eye causing his family to live with rag stories and paparazzi around every corner.
Leaving her favorite aunt and cousins in tears and embarrassment. So, at nine she swore never to put herself ever in a position to ever live in a situation where she could be hurt like that. Leaving her helpless on this night to tell her aunt who had a fundraiser to attend with such company in toe, no.
Since her uncle was on location and her children knew better than to ask that left her fair game. Being that she stayed out of the limelight she could scoot by unnoticed for the gauntlet. She could say no, not to mention her aunt bought a designer dress and shoes to go with it. Horrible at that too!
As she thought “Yadda, yadda, all about me. All A-listers, movie stars, millionaires, and billionaires. The only ones that perked her up were the group that came down off the stage after their performance, Cruise Control whom she had followed since their start. Although her aunt and ladies group now had them surrounded. The lead singer, Gabriel Knight, and guitarist, Sebastian Fox. She knew because they were tight.
Her worst nightmare, her aunt calls her over for introductions. She does, the meet and greets. Sebastian says, “What a gorgeous piece of ass,” he slurs. To which she is not happy. Gabe retorts, “She certainly isn’t bad to look at.” Now, highly disappointed not only seeing and smelling how much alcohol that has taken in. Also, not to mention feeling that their music was so good then to see them this way is regrettable. Feeling disillusioned knowing now not ever well to meet a hero.
Going out to the gardens for air and to take off her heels she sees a pool. Lifting her dress, she sits and dips her feet. Pondering what she’ll do with her business degree. About a half-hour later a male sexy voice speaks behind her, yup Gabe’s. Her life is about to change forever.
This is a whirlwind love story that you can just feel oozing off the page from both Ari and Gabe from the start. You come to realize quickly that this is the band's first tour and something about Ari calms and soothes Gabe’s fear, feeds his emotions, and boosts his ego and confidence. I also believe he likes feeling the one needed and the one to protect Ari from paparazzi.
For Ari, she fell hard. She’s young, just out of college and unsure of employment, and a phobia of this guy she fell for being gone and not remembering her. She tries to set him free at the very beginning so he can enjoy his tour with no strings attached, especially with her phobia.
But he can’t hear of it. So, I have problems at times throughout the story where yes when she is having a meltdown, he helps her through it. Yet, at other times he guilts her, makes her jealous on purpose, and doesn’t sometimes allow her to talk things through but uses sex to not hear the bad things.
At the end at the concert when she resurfaces. Then, he goes to her at work. I really disliked him. He is four years older than she is. The way he shows up, he leads in as if missing her and wanting her back and then the blow her away. To me he was being very passive-aggressive, as a way of spite for her a girl with an illness a real phobia for her, hurting him. So, this is a WTF ending, to me.
I liked that she triumphs her fears her final decisions, NOPE! He showed his true colors. She left because of love and illness. His spite and doing something behind someone’s back…
Because it did keep me interested, pissed for the indecisions, the funny parts, and even the darn WTF ending. I give this: 4 stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com. ...more
**spoiler alert** This a book that grabs you but you need to be aware there is some sexual graphic violence and details that occur that can CAUSE TRIG**spoiler alert** This a book that grabs you but you need to be aware there is some sexual graphic violence and details that occur that can CAUSE TRIGGERS. BEWARE.
When your heart finds it’s one it’s hard to change the course of your life mid-stream. At least while you’re in your teens, for Mick it seemed like that. His heart had stopped when he sees his sister’s best friend Alex. She was just the most beautiful exotic creature he had ever seen. Yet, he knew she was off-limits because she was his little sister’s best friend.
He was tortured daily listening to the girls laughing and talking. He so wanted to be in with them. Really, he was only two years older than them but it might as well have been one hundred at that time in their lives. By twenty-one, Mick is a police officer when he and his training officer get sent to a call and it turns out to be Alex’s home. All her family secrets come roaring out and Mick, he is the superhero that helps her through it never giving up her secrets away to any of their friends.
Several months later he is out with friends and he catches her on the dance floor after he watched her sneak in. Instead of throwing her out, he butts up to her and dances with her. Something he always wanted to do. From that day forward she became like the song he has for her, ‘Sweet Thing’ she’s his everything. Then years go by like eight, they become friends and no one even knows. They are their own core and when Mick has a bad day at work, she is there for him.
See how Mick the eternal party boy. All the close core of close friends know this. The one who swore he would never date, marry, or be tied down becomes so engulfed in this woman his friend that before he knows it, he’s in deep. She’s his MORE. That last chapter seemed awkwardly placed into the story. I totally got where she was going and her thought process cute but felt like an afterthought. In that ten years would have liked more info on them & this less thrown in, I guess. I give this: 5 stars. Free on Amazon....more
This the first book of Lea’s I’ve read and I enjoyed it. It’s in small-town America on the river. The hub of a lot the active and local gossip goes thThis the first book of Lea’s I’ve read and I enjoyed it. It’s in small-town America on the river. The hub of a lot the active and local gossip goes through the bakery and all the friends that come to visit the head baker Samantha.
Now, Sam was bullied growing up and one of her friends Jack was the one who always stepped in. You see her mother was overbearing & her father a workaholic making her shy, wary of others & yet caring. Her heart was full, especially for Jack. But life never works the way you want it too. At sixteen she starts working at the bakery and finds her happy place. Also, unapproved for a long-term career choice.
So, when her mother wouldn’t fund pastry school after high school while her friends left for college, she stays moves out of her parents, cuts ties, and works full-time at the bakery. She thought when Bev retired, she would take over as manager since she had been doing it for years, but since Bev wants to try to improve her relationship with her son, since her divorce she has him do it. Only it’s Sam’s worst nightmare come alive it’s her bully, Justin.
Jack shows her all bells & whistle of being a couple dating you know, he’s all in. Beds her twice each he gets cold feet after, he has commitment issues, mind you after raking her about her past relationships even before the first bedding. At that point, I disliked Jack for the majority of the book. Here she was trying to prove to him she could stand up for herself and for what a slap in the face.
She is miserable until the day Jack walks back into the bakery to see her. He is back home for a bit to help his dad, at the local marina where it is being vandalized. She can’t tell but she thinks he’s flirting with her, they circle each other for days, but that first kiss is off the charts for them both. Now, I love Jack his heart, for the most part, is in the right place. Who can’t love a sexy firefighter? Now at home, he volunteers at the local firehouse.
Over the top friends who are loyal and they are there for her even knowing parts of her past, the insecurity, and fears. So, when she is backed into a corner on an issue that could cost her more than everything, she goes to the three women she knows are there no matter what.
When she started doing it for herself I was proud of herself, I am proud of her for overcoming her fears. I was proud of her at the end too for following her heart. Jack redeemed himself so all’s good. I give this: 4 stars. Free read on Amazon. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com. ...more
Love bantering couples and that these were the odd couple due age made it even funnier. Add the sexual attraction and restrictions needed to be put inLove bantering couples and that these were the odd couple due age made it even funnier. Add the sexual attraction and restrictions needed to be put in place due to laws for fake ID’s & drinking in bars made even more interesting.
This was my first time reading this author and I have to say there was a nice mix of humor and drama. At times some seeming much but there are those relationships that can take that on so believe me totally get it.
Maliki’s transformation from what everyone talked about his past seemed amazing but in character almost. You could see and feel the love he developed for Sierra over time. They grew into it. He knew she had a crush as much as he did but that she still had her life experience to go through with college & her sorta-kinda-boyfriend.
Sierra wanted Maliki since forever even before she ever entered, she had seen him around. He kicked her out pretty regularly from eighteen to finally she turns twenty-one. Then, she became a fixture allowing their friendship to grow and Maliki thought a start of a relationship. Not knowing about the booty-boyfriend.
Let’s just say things get dicey but iron out then parent issues bring them back together. Then, oops she forgets to mention she got engaged. Not good where do they go from here? You see Sierra has a problem telling anyone know and on the one night she was going to she gets a surprise that changes the course of both their lives.
Totally enjoyed this story did have a few places that for me that dragged but for the most part kept me wanting to read more. Free on Amazon. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com. ...more
This is the story of Colin and Lily two people who find each other due to interesting circumstances. You see both come from backgrounds that stifled tThis is the story of Colin and Lily two people who find each other due to interesting circumstances. You see both come from backgrounds that stifled them but were allowed and given new starts.
For Lily, she permits herself a new start after deciding to leave teaching after a bad situation. Not to mention growing up the eldest and always being the one relied on to be the next parent in line. A responsibility too much for any kid.
Not to mention a father who ruled with an iron thumb, told what was good for her, school to attend, career to have, interest, etc.…. never allowing her the freedom to be a child let alone an adult.
Then, you have anal Colin a Navy SEAL. A perfect place for a man with ADD. A non-descript straight and narrow home Lily knew when she walked in and it was all white, she had her work cut out for her. She had met her father’s match.
Yet, there was one particularly important and big difference. Colin does care and love his daughter Sofia and does worry about her happiness. He is willing to and be messy dirty to see her smile. What he’s enjoying is knowing that she now has a beautiful sexy caring loving woman to care for her. Wait No! As he keeps having to remind himself. She is only there to be the nanny. She’s a temp and he shouldn’t be noticing her looks. Yet, notice he does.
The chemistry and dynamics of the mini family are sweet and yet, there is an element of suspense. There is someone stalking Lily, although she has no clue they are. See Colin’s world now has color in it with Lily in their orbit. She brings passion to everything she does. And meaning to their lives. I give this: 4 stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com....more
Wow totally enjoyed the love story of Kiki and Tatum. Sophie is a new author to me and I already can’t wait for Sarah and Lex’s story. These characterWow totally enjoyed the love story of Kiki and Tatum. Sophie is a new author to me and I already can’t wait for Sarah and Lex’s story. These characters carry you away and this one hit a note with me. Did you catch that? Anyway, what I so loved is that this was about a country singer and his life on the road. Most of all how he becomes infatuated with who he calls ‘Coffee Girl.’ As far as he was concerned, he would give her a title he wanted as long as she stayed on his tour. She had a job at Cufflinks magazine for five years as a fashion stylist. But they were downsizing and they let her go. Her brother Cam knows Tatum’s manager and WALLA! There are the supporting characters that are just a hoot. But what is so endearing is the genuine and sweet way the first time he shows his hand he likes her. He uses music. Nope not his but going over each other’s playlist to get to know each other. You will just swoon. Yet, like every love story there is the evil villain and this has more than one. But love always wins. I give this: 5++++ stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com. ...more
Munton is a new author for me, and I have to say I was incredibly pleased with her style of writing. It had an easy relaxed flow of a storyteller. As Munton is a new author for me, and I have to say I was incredibly pleased with her style of writing. It had an easy relaxed flow of a storyteller. As if your part of the scene and not the reader.
This story revolves around the life of Sloane and Carter. Now, Sloane meets Carter who is the owner of the law firm which is handling her divorce. Unfortunately, her attorney went into labor early so, Carter will be handling the case.
From the moment they caught sight of one another they were both quite pleased (of course after Carter can get past her wench costume, she must wear to work that showcases her extremely large full breast.) There was a connection. When they break the ice, it makes them see each other more clearly as people.
Sloane could not get over how fit and young good-looking Carter looks. He is a very sexy man, especially for his age. She figured thirty to mid-thirties. You see she’s only twenty-three. When they finish the meeting with her ex and before she leaves, he asks her to call if she would like to go out.
When she doesn’t call at the end of the next workday he goes to the bar where she works. Wench outfit was a dead giveaway. She is floored, pissed, flattered, and feeling sassy when she meets up with him there. Tries pushing him off her scent but he pushes back. But, by the end of the week she relents and goes out with him, she decides to go out on a date. So starts the dance…
This is a story filled with sexual banter, sex, and humor. These characters are all witty, funny, and sassy. For sure for 18+. Provided by netgalley.com.
All I can say about this story is WOW! This is a love story to the moon and so beyond. This is not just simply between a man and a woman, no to easy. All I can say about this story is WOW! This is a love story to the moon and so beyond. This is not just simply between a man and a woman, no to easy. Nor as simple as two men loving one woman… not even close. No, this is a story of a man loving his friends and they love him through all his memories and so much more.
This is a story that if you can handpick your family that is this trio. Now, Luc and Maggie met at fourteen and became fast friends just after she lost her parents in the hurricane. During a time when no one else could connect with her and her family was getting worried. This kind and gentle soul with an all-around kind heart was there for her.
At sixteen, Cash moves to town and steals Maggie’s heart. On prom night though senior year he leaves her on her auntie’s porch in her prom dress broken-hearted and Luc takes care of her. A couple of days later without warning the two boys both join the army then go radio silent on her. In this book, we do not find out why they left her behind and go off or radio silent.
Secrets of the past are revealed both Cash and Luc are trying to be selfless and give the other room to get together with Maggie if that is what she and he should want. Until finally Luc can’t take waiting and wanting her and declares his love and later gives her an ultimatum. Time for Maggie to grow up.
Most of the book, Cash can leave a bad taste in your mouth until you see what he is up against. Then, you start to see his edges aren’t so rough and his heart not so harden. You start to see a man who genuinely loves his friends and is trying to do the best he can. In the end that is all, he has them.
No matter what his faults they always have and always will forever love, Cash. I would say at about chapter ninety get a box of tissues. You will, in fact, need them out. I did not read the first two books in the dark on a few things but not badly. Still enjoyed.
April is in Vegas to marry her longtime boyfriend of two years, Maurice. It is the night before the wedding and she can’t find him. When she does, he April is in Vegas to marry her longtime boyfriend of two years, Maurice. It is the night before the wedding and she can’t find him. When she does, he hunched over another woman turning to yell at her to get the hell out. That was a man she didn’t know this meek woman only knew a refined wealthy, for the most part, spoiled man. She runs to their suite locking herself in and breaks.
He is irate pounding & yelling to afraid to open it she tells him to go to hell. In the morning she awakes to hotel security escorting her out while the packed her up and handing her a massive bill. This millionaire had stiffed her for everything plus more it will make your mouth drop.
This is not your normal ménage, well it is in that yes there is erotic crazy sex yet, there is an interesting and rather complex second chance romance plus one. You see Quinn could never stop loving April although he would never in this lifetime admit that not even to business partner & best friend Austin. His problem with April he never got over she left him a poor student for a rich guy.
This particular morning sees her sitting with security trying now to avoid his eyes he cannot turn his back if she’s in need. He shores himself up against her womanly ways because he knows he still loves her before he asks how he can help. Without blinking he does because today he’s richer than Maurice could only wish to be. Yet, Quinn does do it, he always her to see his bitterness.
He takes her to lunch but before he lets her know Austin is off-limits, he will not allow her to take advantage of him with her gold-digging ways. Figuring her ex got wise to her. When Austin and she meet they hit it off. They are both gentle souls filled with genuine kinds and joy for life, unlike someone who is bitter.
These three form a bond although it is unique and dysfunctional through past hurts, leaving trust issues. Opal gives them room for them each grows individually. You get Quinn your brooding alpha, Austin your kind heart man who wears it on his sleeve. Both very giving and good men. Then, April who has lived has lived a hard life looking only for simple everyday things yet, the two men she tried to love, have left her broken, empty, and alone.
See how this can be turned around. This for sure an 18+ read. I give this: 5 stars. Provide by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com...more
Where to start with this book, that fills you with so many emotions as your reading. Yes, there are triggers in this book, she will tell of a physicalWhere to start with this book, that fills you with so many emotions as your reading. Yes, there are triggers in this book, she will tell of a physical sexual trauma not in detail just her experience, still tissues. So, beware if that is one. They do talk about a lot Ben’s one and done and MO. There is only one graphic scene but not overly toward the end. This now ends my PSA.
Jackle is a new author to me, incredibly talented, and quite funny. Yet, along with humor, the ability to weave a tale and string you along in such a colorful ride. The whole time the characters themselves are filled with mischief and cutting wit without malice although at times it may feel like it. Yet, each one both Luca and Ben is racked with demons from their past. We are taken on a wild, sexually charged banter of magnetic proportion.
This is the story of Ben and Luca two college seniors who live in Germany. It focuses on the mixup that happens when they put Luca in an apartment at the college with two guys, Ben and Toby. Toby at times has a fashion model girlfriend who is staying with him, Ellen. Ellen is the stir stick of the bunch. She really doesn’t like Ben at all. So, when Luca is coming in off a bad relationship, off men, & meeting Ben under odd circumstances prior to move in. She is the perfect target to bring over to Ellen’s way of thinking.
You see, Ben tends to bring a different woman home every night, he’s a jokester, and she also finds out is a food bandit. Being gluten-free due to health reasons it’s not easy for her. She's not hard to convince. She doesn’t know however that there are qualities he keeps hidden to protect himself. Read Ben and Luca’s journey as they walk through the depths of hell, sexual banter, hurt feelings, and revealed secrets. As they find relief of not living in fear when friends help friends, see how trust can be built out of misconceptions, and asking for what you want can sometimes bring your biggest rewards in life.
What amazing storytelling abilities Ava has in order to take this couple who have been friends their whole life, their stories of organic love, that gWhat amazing storytelling abilities Ava has in order to take this couple who have been friends their whole life, their stories of organic love, that grew for each other’s hearts without cheapening it or them.
Neither Xia (Zee) or Jordan knew that they were in love with each other. Although they were the only ones, others knew they were that close. To the point, Jordan was always touching her in some way. He was even in the opening scene in a booth sitting on the same side with his arm around her.
Mixed signals much? How did they never explore it or talk about it? That was the fear, of losing this from diapers to the present friendship they have. But when they ducked into a new little off the beaten path restaurant, they never expected to see her father.
Being that here dad was supposed to be in Tulsa for a conference since he is a professor for the college she and Jordan go to, you know where their minds go. She hates it but decides not to make a scene she calls him it goes to voicemail. In her almost twenty-one years, he has never, ever not answered her calls not during a class, meeting, etc….
For them, both to sit there to see that happen kills them both. Jordan looked up to her dad. They leave, they get in the car and her dad texts to the effect of,
Dad: At the airport. Sorry, getting ready to board. Love you!
The man she loves and looks up to and she watching now, sitting in the window, in front of her, just broke her heart and will shatter her mom. Out and out lied.
To say from that moment on the book is beyond fast and do they get closer, yup. After a few days of not answering calls, dad comes calling, wow so not good for him. Jordan has stuff so she doesn’t let on but when his big things stop and he talks to her, he goes to get to bring to his house with his roommates. She doesn’t need to be alone.
After a fun bender one thing leads to another. The morning after they get their wires crossed. Avoiding each other isn’t working time to talk so they can get back on track?
Let me tell Jordan is so meek and mild always gentle but you threaten the well-being of his girl, damn back up. Or you home in on his woman and the alpha comes out....more
Charlie is one determined young woman left with a huge responsibility filled with love but heartache too. At the same time, she is still dealing with Charlie is one determined young woman left with a huge responsibility filled with love but heartache too. At the same time, she is still dealing with the loss of her own grandma less than a year ago. Yet, she has left her the retirement home in Sitka, Alaska.
There are like six guests but two they have dementia that seems to be costing her the most pain Rose & Francis because they were her grandma’s best friends. Being that she was raised in this home after her parents passing it is very personal.
The thing is she is way over her head as far as keeping the books and whatnot. So, she has had to take on a waitressing job to try and make ends meet. On this day it’s not even working she spills water on a customer and gets fired along with her several times being late. When it’s said and done and she tells him off little does she know that they will meet again?
You see this sexy stranger is Rose’s long-lost grandson. You will. I give this: 5 stars. Follow us www.1rad-readerreviews.com ...more
Well, I finished this book last night and I had to sit on the review until this late afternoon. I feel conflicted as to how to score it. I enjoyed theWell, I finished this book last night and I had to sit on the review until this late afternoon. I feel conflicted as to how to score it. I enjoyed the story but the ending left me struggling to figure out what this author was going for. Or if she has children or did at the time of the writing.
This is a story of Tessa an unwed mother who has done well for herself and her daughter, Hailey who is four years old now. Tessa is a hairdresser and has a huge problem with time management. A lot of it is that she has always had her brother, Cade, to fall back on but he just got a get job in Chicago and moved five months ago.
So, granted Tessa’s timing and learning how to do things for herself and Hailey is way off. But instead of trying to look at the positive or figuring out how to change what she is doing she rather bellyache and whine. Jason called her the dramatic one. He’s the sexy love interest, her older brother's best friend, who by the way he was asked to keep an eye on his sister. Only not that close.
Don’t get me wrong, although he looks all laid back and part of the college crowd which he is. He has his wealth come at a price or this is what he leads you to believe with all his whining too. Then, things are revealed and I wanted to kick him. This guy wanted his cake and eat it too.
Because he is the town manwhore, oops did I say that. But he has always been there in the background helping when the family needed it because his family, were not there for him so he adopted Cade and Tessa’s. They are too rich to take the time to bother with him. Funny every time Tessa called with major issues or mishaps and she called this playboy he was right there on a dime.
The man did he love little Hailey to death. He could make that little girl laugh. He would sit and play with her until forever. Yet, the trust that people had in him from his past was used against him. The same people that didn’t like their past shoved in their faces. It was his laid back demeanor that gave everyone the idea that they could walk all over his feelings and current rep.
Here’s the thing being around Tessa so much was letting him see his best friend’s little sister who just hung around them all the time. Now, for the first time, as a real woman and it’s hitting him right between the shoulders, extra hard. Although, when he talks to Cade, he hears something in Jason’s voice and he warns him again to back off.
The pull is too great for Tessa and Jason and lines to get crossed and before you know it they are an item. Both mom and daughter are loving having them around but brother is not. Tempers fly and things get said. His family is for it but not Jason. Things get said and they are off.
In order to see how the HEA happens you must read. It is a good story but the ending is a WTF was that kind of ending for me. And here is why… There are no clear-cut decisions made. Two households for this child to call home it’s not a divorce. A mom playing house with not her dad which I get but come on both have issues making any decision. Not even a clear-cut commitment. This would have been a 5 star. But with the ending, it left me totally let down and unsettled, no. So, I would give it a 3 1/3 but since there is no way to, I give it a 4 star. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com....more
I would for sure read this whole series. This author’s style of writing is exactly what I enjoy totally. Humor, a large happy family who works and supI would for sure read this whole series. This author’s style of writing is exactly what I enjoy totally. Humor, a large happy family who works and supports one another. Sexual bantering, tension, and yes sex. We enjoy how this family likes to butt into each other’s business yet, not in a menacing way. Only with true love and concern.
Landon Connor is one of six Connor children left behind when his parents were killed by a drunk driver. He is not only the eldest child he is the eldest child by fifteen minutes. Which he endearing reminds his twin Val as often as possible. They both took over raising the children when tragedy struck. Landon is a widower and billionaire of a software co., Val is the owner & creator of a cosmetics & perfume co., Will is next he is a detective with LAPD.
Now, we have Lori she is a single mother of, Milo. She is an event/wedding planner, Hailey is next she is an investment planner and last but not least is, Jace he is a pro soccer player. Which is something both Landon and Val were well on their way to becoming since they had both received full rides to Harvard for soccer but days before Christmas they came home to bad news then stayed to do their part?
This is a family that doesn’t see a negative, only a way to find solutions even if it means ganging up on the stubborn one. Now, Landon has met his match when he meets Maddie. She too is the eldest and used to caring for her sister. Different circumstances same results. Landon is not used to anyone say no and why so firmly as well as pleasantly. Stubborn, meet stubborn. These treats in her intrigues him.
You see Maddie is the owner, on-site, and hands-on, the working boss of her landscaping design business. So, when Landon arrives at his sister’s spacious home and yards it looks like a bomb went off. Laughingly Val recruits her to spy on Landon to make him relax since he’s not had a vacation in four years. From there their lives become entwined. Two weeks turns into six plus.
A lot can happen when you are determined never to be vulnerable again by falling in love. Even when shored your walls up. Love is just that sneaky. Take time to enjoy this free time-out with this family you will not regret it. Free on Amazon. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com. ...more
First, I you have triggers of verbal or physical abuse be aware recounts can be harsh. First time reading this author that I can remember at least. NoFirst, I you have triggers of verbal or physical abuse be aware recounts can be harsh. First time reading this author that I can remember at least. Now, these are two people who come from behind and find their HEA, but wow does this author take you on a wild ride to get there. I have to say it will be worth it.
I did read some of the one & two stars like I always do to see what I am walking into. I have to say either they skimmed over the book and missed a lot of connecting parts or for sure some, they misread the items they chose to bring up.
Karrie was fifteen-years younger than her husband Alex Parker. When the book opens his alarm goes off and he is pulling away during a sexual act he is receiving from Karrie. Right away I am no way, homeboys getting some on the side. No man walks away from his woman during that. Karrie however is clueless, she was more fixated on the fact that he tell her his sidekick is on his way to pick him up and he needs a shower.
Tyler Strong is Karrie’s age and sexy as all get out but she hates him because one he steals her husband’s time from her every weekend with racing motorcycles for Alex Parker Racing. You see Alex owns a team and races himself that’s how they met. Second, he’s always watching her and leering at her. She tried to be his friend because he was her husband best friend but he still hates her. Once again he waits in the driveway, he won’t come in.
Months later after a major blow up between Karrie and Alex when he tells her he has a race the weekend of their fifth anniversary on his way back the unthinkable happens turning everything Karrie ever knew on its head. Only one man had all the answers and they both hated each other’s guts. Her grief and her need for answers and then her anger makes it all possible to decide to get them.
Yet, through it all she was able to go crazy, be angry, purge, fight back, and triumph over a lot. Yet, her ex haunted her. Tyler in my opinion continued to stir that pot with Penny. It angered me how quickly she would forgive him for omissions not really lies but in a relationship where you came from mistrust it is hard to forget so quickly. Tyler was a repeat offender.
Other than that he was sexy as all get out. Love a man who’s not afraid to cry, love hard, and is hands on. I love that her family was there for her, and his too. Make sure you have tissues because there will be ugly tears but lots of laughter too. My kind of read. Free on Amazon. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com....more
I am never expecting anything when I read a book because I don’t want to be disappointed or pass judgment before I read it. Especially so when it comeI am never expecting anything when I read a book because I don’t want to be disappointed or pass judgment before I read it. Especially so when it comes to a short. I would have given it a full five stars but I never did bond with Gavin’s character. This was a one and done or at least it was supposed to be. But the rabbit died, wow, dating myself.
Granted Gavin has been dealing with a lot. Since that night he had gone dark but for a major reason one that affects the rest of his life. Sabrina has to though one she thinks she is going to have to do alone since she can’t reach the baby daddy, she thought she had a connection with. As much as he said he was into Sabrina, the nuts and bolts of the matter are he didn’t truly believe her. Thanksgiving Day said it all when his mom said, “You gotta stop hiding away.” Bringing my thoughts to the weekend of the reveal where he didn’t want to tell his family and hide it.
It wasn’t until his family was threatened that reality hits, that yes, they are both his family. Because logically what would a woman who makes more bank than him, want to seek out a broken-down cowboy, and who lives in a totally different state want him as her baby daddy? Yet, after her saying those three little words, him asking her to marry him, he still never utters the words till much later.
I know it sounds like he doesn’t have any redeeming qualities, he does. He showed her the three little words but sometimes a girl needs to hear them. When there was a threat to her he handled it his cowboy way, protecting her, his family, his way. In the end, it all works out it was fast enjoyable with a little suspense. A HEA. Free on Amazon. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com...more
I want me a Walker too. That’s what you will be saying once you read this story and all his family too. For a woman like Ashley, love is not a word faI want me a Walker too. That’s what you will be saying once you read this story and all his family too. For a woman like Ashley, love is not a word familiar to her. Raised as an oops-a-daisy baby to two professionals who have no time for each other, so intellectually shouldn’t the child be able to raise themselves? Or so they think.
So, from birth that is what they geared her for. So, she was fully self-sufficient, capable, and able to master far more and beyond most five-year-olds. In all areas except social skills. Along with her weight which is even an issue, now. Her employer is ruthless about it and badgers her.
But not Walker, the first tree that almost takes his federal agent out for good at their first meeting, finds his love at first sight. For Ashley, she is totally smitten but has learned to never get her hopes up or show emotion because model perfect, six-pack abs men, never look twice at her. Yet, near-death by a tree on his watch Walker did see her.
Though even with her smart quips and standoffish ways he didn’t stop his pursuit. He saw she needed protection even if she did not see it. As with her old leg injury from having to go around the disaster of the tree. He wanted to be there for her, to be her crutch. The chemistry and banter between these two make this a fun fast read. There is action and mystery yet it is humorous. What endears me the most is the large family and extended family that Walker has, and that he is all about making Ash a part of it. I give this: 5++++ stars. Free on Amazon. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com. ...more
Abby is a plus-size curvy girl who really is disappointed in her job. She basically has no life. She does go to a support meeting about loving who youAbby is a plus-size curvy girl who really is disappointed in her job. She basically has no life. She does go to a support meeting about loving who you are at the size you are. Yet, she sticks to herself.
While there they have a speaker, who shows them how to dress their bodies to accent the positive. The lady tells them the price ranges to get key pieces to get buy and the total amount to last you a year. She will even go with you for a price of course.
She finds a flyer with an ad for a taste tester, of new a diet dessert line for Blake Gourmet Foods. It is coming out soon and she doesn’t care really what it is she wants to work for that company she has a crush on Mr. Blake. They will be paying well for being a tester, she’s in. Enough at least to buy new clothes for a new job hunt.
Let’s just say the desserts were not great and move one, but her feedback was priceless. They ask her to come back again. The desserts are better tasting but only marginally. Again, her feedback priceless to the point where Stephen Blake, CEO, hires her for a year with an option at the end.
There are sparks between these two but Stephen is clueless when it comes to relationships. Plus, I think Abby scares him she wears her emotions on her sleeves and he has to have his dragged out. Good cast of characters and so sweet & funny too. Fast read. I give this: 5++++ stars. Free on Amazon. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviws.com....more
I know there will be some that say OMG! That can’t happen it just went way too fast. Girl, you’re lying to yourself. We all, nowadays will accept our I know there will be some that say OMG! That can’t happen it just went way too fast. Girl, you’re lying to yourself. We all, nowadays will accept our friendships with women and men who do hookups, one & done, fu— buddies, but we can’t believe that a couple can’t meet, feel a connection, hookup, & want to try at a relationship so quickly.
Especially now as we are all living through this nation's virus crisis, you can’t tell me you single ones, can’t say that there isn’t one of those hookups you were just too cocky and bounced from. And now, think wow, maybe it could have been good.
Well, Myles was sent to do a job, get Holly to sell him her record store that was her daddy’s. This wasn’t his deal, to begin with, so he didn’t want to be in small-town America. He is a big city guy himself. He wanted in and out.
He knew he was in trouble when he walked in and Holly’s backs to him. And she was dancing and he liked what he saw. It’s when she turns around, he was floored, she’s gorgeous. They flirt a bit but then the reason for the visit must be revealed.
The Holly he just met disappears behind an invisible wall and tells him, NO! She will never sell to him. Myles knows he must retreat for now. The next day he goes to see her again after seeing her at a restaurant bar their both with friends & family run into one another, and purely by accident.
Myles says he would like a tour. Can they make chit chat or a relationship out of nothing? Or will Myles stick around for a while for Holly to become more at ease with him? Cute story. Wish it were longer. I would like to see if it works out for them. If so, do they live NY or Hope? I give this: 5 stars. Free on Amazon. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com. ...more
Second chance stories are the best when it has a real story to unfold. This one does for sure and so much more. I will admit at times I thought, “ShouSecond chance stories are the best when it has a real story to unfold. This one does for sure and so much more. I will admit at times I thought, “Should I have read the first one because I feel like I’m missing something.” I think not.
Although, I would have had a better handle on all the family members and their partners. Not to mention maybe some backstory, maybe only a little. I must say, the author does a rather good job of catching you up. At just about the time you start to question what you missed from the past.
When it opens Rafe and Janie are in a tryst, Janie not knowing it is to be their last because they had been each other’s crutch for sixteen years, but now she was getting married. A line Rafe chooses not to cross. Both, madly in love with each other, but too stubborn to be the first to admit it or say it.
She finds out she’s pregnant a few days before. Not a problem, because the wedding is days away but she needs to talk to Rafe, to no response. So, on the day of her wedding before walking to her groom, not Rafe.
She is sitting at the church dressed, only to find out not her fiancé not coming. He’s running off with another woman, and he cleaned out her large bank account.
Such a good story of family, faith in their love, their family gives in backing their play, small-minded craziness, a mystery, laughter of angst amongst their siblings, and more. I give this; 5+++ stars. Free on Amazon. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com. ...more
This was a delightfully funny story of an alpha male employer, Graham who is gamed by his employee (PA) Darleen. She has been piecing out her securityThis was a delightfully funny story of an alpha male employer, Graham who is gamed by his employee (PA) Darleen. She has been piecing out her security-sensitive work from him. To a down & out mom for a couple of bucks below minimum wage.
Well, when Darlene calls in sick it all goes crazy because his schedule is not set up which means he needs to go into her glittery computer. When he does an email comes through from an outside source with the schedule. As well as other errands she ran (she meaning Julie the girl Darlene hired.)
When Graham & his cousin (Miles) form a plan. They decided to have him use Darlene’s email to get Julie to go this his mansion. When she shows up things get dicey. Before she knows it, she’s been hired to do Darlene’s job. What no one knows is that Julie carries her own secrets. She is with her son, staying a few steps ahead of his father. Who never wanted, Tyler.
But can she trust Graham enough to share the truth or will someone reveal it first? I enjoyed how this story unfolded & the transformations of the characters are so worth the read. The characters are so out there it makes it funny but not slapstick but real. Fast read. I give this: 5 stars. Free on Amazon. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com. ...more
When you look for a short this is exactly what you’re looking for. A meet & greet, a little bantering, a lot of lusting for, the chase, and a whole loWhen you look for a short this is exactly what you’re looking for. A meet & greet, a little bantering, a lot of lusting for, the chase, and a whole lot of love. Best of all there is villainess to stir the pot. Bishop is the prince who needs an heir and Nellie is the brassy been cheated on before dog walker.
She does not take crap from him, not to mention she’s not charmed by his wealth or good looks. Throwing him off his game because he’s a man used to getting what he wants. After weeks of enduring his mother’s idea of his perfect match for a future bride, he finds it refreshing to meet someone to see him and not dollar signs.
Yet, fear grips them both when they both start slipping, for each other. Nora’s transformation of the playboy was very endearing.
Once again, J. H. can grip you with her pairing of characters that just work. I do not know but the women of Alaska are a strong lot for sure. I love Once again, J. H. can grip you with her pairing of characters that just work. I do not know but the women of Alaska are a strong lot for sure. I love how she writes her women so strong and capable and yet, so loving, and compassionate at the same time finding a special balance.
The best part is the men they attract, are no slackers that is for sure. Like the stories before her Susannah is a tomboyish independent all-woman character. She is a hotshot. One of only two in this area of Alaska. She is earned great respect among her fellow workers.
Four years ago, when she left her training there was a guy that pushed all those girlie buttons. Wade was the guy who was always sure of himself. A true alpha-male. He knew what he wanted and went after it. Even her, on the last night before they were all sent to their assignments, he wants her for only one night. It rocked both their worlds.
Now, four years later, a superintend position has opened up and Ward is coming to fill it. He says he did not know that Susannah was in Alaska but he did and he wants her bad. He gets the job. He is only there a week and he gets horrible news his mom is put on hospice and he has to leave for three weeks to be with her.
He takes a month off to be with her and there when she passes. But before he goes, he needs to be with Susannah. When he returns, all he can think of is her. She, him but, for a totally different reason. She wants him of course but will he want her when he finds out the news?
When all the truths are revealed I am truly enthralled with this story. Not with Susannah and how she was feeling. Because she was a crying mess. Something expected from an Alpha female so that was an interesting surprise that did keep me reading. Yet, just not her meanness at time.
But, how J.H. conveys Ward as the one who is the one, not the runner and wanting the relationship and wanting to be a part of hers and their bundle of joys life. This to me seemed like a role reversal compared to most stories. Keeping me hooked.
When you are pressed for time and could lose your job if you’re late again, what do you? What can you do? What should you do? When you see someone stuWhen you are pressed for time and could lose your job if you’re late again, what do you? What can you do? What should you do? When you see someone stuck on the side of the road.
For Ginny, on a hot Texas highway, with little to no traffic and for sure no cell service since there are no towers in town. With a well to do stranded motorists doing the cell phone tower shimmy. She stops to help.
She is a plus-size curvy girl with a knowledge of cars & a sassy personality. She is someone who after a tornado tore through their hometown had to put off school to help out her parents. She, her folks, & brother lost it all & her dad was injured during it trapped for eight hours with a car on top of him.
She helps this stranded man who seems to think his flirting is okay, but she does not. Not because she doesn’t like it. Only because she has been hurt by guys, rich guys, and the town them all bullying her about her weight.
Therefore, not believing when men like Hawk, who just may be speaking the truth, ask. Well, it is not the norm. So, when they meet again, he is pushing harder for a date. She won’t have it.
For a short BBW, this was a good story. Yes, someone close to Hawk bullies her causing a huge rift. This author has you on a roller coaster of emotions for and against this cast of characters. I give this: 5 stars. Free on Amazon. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com....more
You will love the story building. This is for sure just a teaser so don't get your hopes up for anything too really happen. The chemistry between thesYou will love the story building. This is for sure just a teaser so don't get your hopes up for anything too really happen. The chemistry between these two, you can tell is still steamy hot. But, there were issues we don't know about that need to be revealed and resolved from their past. Just after he gets her out of this little scrape. There is just not enough of the story but I wouldn't mind continuing so I would say take a chance. I give this: 4 stars. Free on Amazon. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com...more
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