Review ~ Casanova by Emma Hart

        

 

I loved him more than life. He broke me and he didn't even know it. I ran from him. He didn't chase me. He never needed to, because he knew I'd come back. He was right. Death brought me home to him. Brett Walker. Drop dead gorgeous and filthy-mouthed with a smile that turns saints to sinners. A casanova to his core. My ex-best friend. And the bad boy whose reputation precedes him—the same reputation I'm tasked with turning to gold... Or so they think. 

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My Opinion

This is the third book I've read by this author and it's my favourite so far. The best friend turned enemy is what caught my eyes about this read and it definitely didn't fail to deliver on entertainment drawn from this trope.

Emma Hart's sense of humour really shone through in this read. I loved Lani's attitude combined with Brett's casual--almost natural--flirting. The banter the two of them had flowed well and pulled me into the pages of this book with a smile. It was clear there was pent up anger towards both characters on behalf of the other, yet there were still sparks lingering. These sparks were fuelled by their constant arguing to create some good chemistry.

I also loved Aunt Bel. Having a crazy/eccentric relative is always a win in my book. Especially when they're elderly.

Overall, my favourite read by this author so far. I can't wait for Raven's story.

5

           

By day, New York Times and USA Today bestselling New Adult author Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to two beautiful little monsters. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of whatever she fancies - usually wine - and writes books.

Emma is working on Top Secret projects she will share with her followers and fans at every available opportunity. Naturally, all Top Secret projects involve a dashingly hot guy who likes to forget to wear a shirt, a sprinkling (or several) of hold-onto-your-panties hot scenes, and a whole lotta love.

She likes to be busy - unless busy involves doing the dishes, but that seems to be when all the ideas come to life.

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Review ~ The Room Mate (Roommates, #1) by Kendall Ryan

     

 

The last time I saw my best friend’s younger brother, he was a geek wearing braces. But when Cannon shows up to crash in my spare room, I get a swift reality check. Now twenty-four, he’s broad shouldered and masculine, and so sinfully sexy, I want to climb him like the jungle gyms we used to enjoy. At six-foot-something with lean muscles hiding under his T-shirt, a deep sexy voice, and full lips that pull into a smirk when he studies me, he’s pure temptation. Fresh out of a messy breakup, he doesn’t want any entanglements. But I can resist, right? I’m holding strong until the third night of our new arrangement when we get drunk and he confesses his biggest secret of all: he’s cursed when it comes to sex. Apparently he’s a god in bed, and women instantly fall in love with him. I’m calling bullshit. In fact, I’m going to prove him wrong, and if I rack up a few much-needed orgasms in the process, all the better. There’s no way I’m going to fall in love with Cannon. But once we start…I realize betting against him may have been the biggest mistake of my life.    

My Opinion

I'm torn with this book. One one hand I'm a big fan of this author and her work. However, on the other--and it pains me to say this--The Room Mate just didn't quite do it for me. 

I really wanted to liked this book more than I did. That's not to say I didn't like it, I just prefer Kendall's other books more. Personally, I felt something was missing in this book. I don't know what, I just didn't connect with the characters and relationship as much. I don't know if this is down to my mood, but it all felt a bit repetitive of other books I've read by Kendall. The characters didn't really offer me anything different. 

Saying that, this book still held my attention. It was a short read and filled with the usual heat you would expect from this author. 

Overall, this was a good read, just not my favourite by Kendall Ryan. I wanted to like it more than I did.

3

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A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold over 1.5 million books and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world. She's a traditionally published author with Simon & Schuster and Harper Collins UK, as well as an independently published author. Since she first began self-publishing in 2012, she's appeared at #1 on Barnes & Noble and iBooks charts around the world. Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists more than three dozen times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as USA Today, Newsweek, and InTouch Magazine.

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Review ~ Still in Love With You by Lexie Davis

ebook received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Release Date: November 15th 2016

Publisher: Evernight Publishing

Description:
Feisty businesswoman Aubree Manning knew coming back to Prospect, Texas would land her in the middle of drama. Her ex-boyfriend-turned-sheriff, Parker Montgomery, never forgave her for dumping his Camaro into the pond before she left town. Determined to make her pay, Parker arrests her the moment she enters town, but she manages to smooth talk her way out of trouble. However, it soon becomes difficult to suppress her lingering feelings for Parker when she starts spending more and more time with him. 

Parker suffers in silence with anxiety and nightmares due to his dark past. After serving in the army for nearly eight years, he came back to Prospect to start anew. Though he never quite got over Aubree bailing on him the moment she turned eighteen, it seemed so easy picking up where they left off. The past can be forgiven, but the future stands in the balance. She’s only in town for a week and then she’s going to do the very thing she did ten years ago, unless Parker can find some way to convince her to stay.

My Opinion

This book started off strong. It captured my interest instantly with Parker's anger at Aubree from their previous relationship. When she comes back in to town ten years later he arrests her immediately. However, it soon becomes clear that the anger lingering between them isn't the only thing. As old feelings resurface the character have to overcome a number of problems if they're to be together again. 

One thing I really enjoyed about this book was Aubree's personality. I loved how she teased Parker and the banter that was created. While she clearly cared, I liked her need to tease and wind up the gossips. 

However, while this book started strong, it did get weaker the further the story developed. More strands were introduced and in my opinion it became too many. There wasn't a clear story arc in the end. Were Aubree and parker trying to overcome their past and issues with their relationship, or were Parker's battles the main focus? Neither one outweighed the other and neither were developed in its entirety.  One story line seemed to take over from the previous one without getting a proper ending. 

I don't know, for me things fizzled out in the end. It was a shame really because I was enjoying this book. To me it felt like the author didn't know how to end things and I was left with a lot of questions--for example, what happened to Parker's dad's story line? 

Anyway, overall the majority of the book was good. While it was let down by the ending, I still felt it was an easy read. 

3

Review ~ I'll Run to You by Nikki Vale

ebook downloaded for free via Amazon.

Release Date: January 12th 2016

Publisher: Self-published

Description:
Evelynn Woods is finally doing well for herself. She graduated college, got a job as an accountant and found a place of her own. She just might be ready to completely move on with her life and forget all about Hunter Douglas. That is, until he shows up at her favorite hangout spot and turns her world upside down.

My Opinion

A sweet, short read. 

I've had this on my Kindle for awhile, since I caught it free in Amazon. It's been on there so long in fact, I actually forgot what it was about.

I'll Run to You was a cute read. It's a story of second chances and a rekindling romance as Hunter leaves the military and finds Evelynn once more. They haven't seen each other for years, but thanks to a meddling brother they're thrown together and the love they once held for each other is quickly reignited, although tested by bumps in the road.

Overall, I liked this story. It kept me hooked and was just a sweet, mostly light-hearted romance. Although it was predictable, I enjoyed the author's easy writing style.

My only slight issue is that I wanted it to be longer. I felt some of the Hunter chapters were unnecessary as they just repeated events previously told by Evelynn but from a different POV. They didn't really add much to the story and I found myself wanting more new content and less repetition .


Still, I'd definitely recommend this. You can't really go wrong with a freebie like this.

4

Review ~ Lost in Mr. Parks (The Parks Series #3) by Lilly James

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Release Date: March 1st 2016

Publisher: Limitless Publishing LLC

Description:
Wade Parks spent his entire childhood trying to escape the control of his abusive, alcoholic father…

As an adult, he’s eager to control every aspect of his own life. Women and building his business empire were only the beginning of Wade’s obsessions…until he fell in love.

Evelyn Banks’ life has been turned around, and she has Wade to thank…

Wade is walking a tightrope to hell, and Evelyn is determined to pull him out, just like he has done for her. With Evelyn’s help, Wade starts to forget his past, but luck doesn’t seem to be on their side. Just when their relationship is stronger than ever, one deeply buried secret is exposed and may be more than their bond can bear.

A twisted obsession is not the only hidden part of Mr. Park’s life…

When dark family skeletons come out of the shadows, it’s sink or swim. There’s a part of his past that Wade isn’t telling, and when it comes to a head, his future with Evelyn is uncertain, and her life is on the line.

With ominous threats closer than they realize, Evelyn might find herself lost in something deeper and far more dangerous than Mr. Parks…

My Opinion

As a conclusion this was okay. I won't say too much about the plot since it's the final book in a trilogy and I don't want to ruin anything.

The main thing I like about these books is the Britishness. Being English I appreciated the UK author sticking to her roots rather than conforming to Americanisms. It wasn't overdone, it felt authentic, as it should have coming from a British author.

As for the book, like with the others it drew mixed feelings. Something about this series has kept me reading and I can't complain considering I got them all free. However, there was also something that kept me at a distance and dragged the pace a little. I wanted to know how everything turned out for Evey and Parks, which was kept me going. Even though the story line was predictable and easy to figure out, and Parks was a little too controlling for my liking, I still needed to complete their story.


Overall, if you've read previous books in this series this book does give the closure you'll look for. 

3