ARC review copy and Olivia and Devon  and  blast from the past
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Olivia  someone who is with Devon Stone and  someone who has been calling him but thinks its Olivia but who is  and who is Natalia and why does she want Devon  and  who will Maddie go to  when she realizes her dream man is a fraud now who is that well must read well pre-order it then read it  this is an ARC review copy and  time  will reveal all  stay tuned for more and why  does Natalia know Jared  and how did she know where Olivia lives . to  find out more buy , read and then review
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Catriona and Brochan's tagline reminds me of when i was 6 and a pupoy just "happened" to follow me home and i asked my Mom if i could keep him , i have never laughed so much at a bookthen i did this one as it reminded me of that day so much. The parallels were uncanny, they both ( the Scotsman and the puppy) needed a bath, they had no where to go and didn't know what was happening to them.  Amy Vansant gave me a great paranormal romance as well as a happy look back into my past . If you like time travel books, paranormal romance, bad guys not getting their way and the good guys or in this case gal winning , this book is for you !! 4's for an excellent story that had me laughing, crying and and laughing all over again . I recevied a gifted copy and am voluntarily choosing to leave an honest and unbiased review.
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First of all, I think technically you could read this book as a standalone, but I wouldn't recommend it. I highly recommend you read The Absence of Olivia first. Partly due to the fact that you will learn so much about Devon, Evie and his deceased wife Olivia, but mostly because it's just so good you don't want to miss out!

I totally fell in love with Devon in The Absence of Olivia, and my heart was broken for him at the end of that book. My heart just seems to have this affinity to latch onto fictional people who don't get an HEA at the end of the book, so I was so excited when I saw Anie Michaels announce that she was writing this book. And it did NOT disappoint!

I didn't realize until I started reading this book that my heart still had a lot of sadness about what happened in The Absence of Olivia and I still had some emotional healing to do. Devon seems to have progressed much farther than me since I read the last pages of that book. He was sort of my emotional support throughout this story. I cried some sad, nostalgic tears but mostly I cried happy tears because Devon found Grace and found love again. There was a distinct absence of an overwhelming amount of crises and unnecessary drama, which was just fine by me! I reveled in the gentle dramas that unfolded while two perfectly imperfect people came together and found the happiness neither of them thought they would ever find! I would love more stories Devon and Grace, as well as Evie and Nate, because these characters have found themselves a permanent home in my heart!
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Lost in Me is book one in The Here and Now series. Its a spin-off from Lexi Ryans New Hope series and focuses on Hanna, one of Maggies sisters. Hannas story begins with a flashback of the last thing she remembers before the accident  a night out with her sister and best friend at Bradys eleven months earlier. In chapter one, when she wakes up in the hospital, she has no recollection of the accident, owning a business, or being engaged to the man she has always wanted, Max Hallowell, and those are only some of the changes that have occurred. Shes also lost a significant amount of weight, has a connection to a mysterious rocker, and her once close relationship with her twin sister is no longer there. Hannas doctor diagnoses her with retrograde amnesia and tells her that her memory will more than likely resurface in time, but there is no guarantee. Needless to say, Hanna is confused and wonders why if she finally has everything shes always wanted then why does she feel so out of place and why cant she remember what is supposed to be the best time of her life?

Hanna is a very relatable character to a lot of readers. All of her life, she has struggled with her weight, which immensely lowers her self esteem. She has never felt good enough due to her mothers comments and the beautiful people who surround here. Her life seems too good to be true and perhaps it is because as Hanna slowly regains her memory, secrets and truths are revealed that send her life spiraling out of control. When the final puzzle pieces are put in place, who will Hanna choose and how will she move on, knowing that her life will never be the same?

Lost in Me is a fantastic read. I love how Lexi Ryan presents Hannas memories as flashbacks, so we as readers experience them right along with her. As Hanna is trying to solve the mystery of the last eleven months, all of her thoughts and emotions are shown clearly through Lexi Ryans explanations. Where Hannas story is going to go is anyones guess because readers are left with a bit of a cliffhanger but one thing is for sure, its going to be a hell of a ridewith two love interests, a memory not fully learned, and a variety of other complications, there is still a lot to be revealed, and I, for one, can't wait to see how it all plays out.

A complimentary copy of the text was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

5 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
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Liv Arias and Finn Dorsey haven't seen each other in twelve years. Twelve years since the tragedy struck their high school senior class. Theyre part of an elite groupthe survivorsThe Ones Who Got Away. But in all seriousness, the survivors are barely living.

Liv drowns herself in work. So does Finn. Hes an undercover cop; shes a graphic artist. Both live in their own worlds, though Livs is a whole lot safer than Finns. Brought back together by a documentary filmmaker, can Liv and Finn finally give into the passion that was cut short that fateful evening? Can they finally find their happiness?

Im struggling a bit to express how much I loved The Ones Who Got Away. That a back story so incredibly tragic could create such a magical romance between Liv and Finn.

I loved how Liv and Finn had a second chance at love. That they could attempt to move past the tragedy, to finally live life to the fullest. Their interactions were so real, so honest. At times I found myself holding my breath waiting for the two of them to get their acts together and make something happenallow love to guide them.

And I would be remiss to leave out Kincaid, Rebecca and Taryn! Id love to have girlfriends like themones who understood me, knew me and pushed me . . . with and without the assistance of alcohol. Im anxiously awaiting the release of The One You Cant Forget this summer. Thats Rebeccas story and Im dying to know more about her secret.
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A. Overall: First thoughts was the book was going to be funny, cute, and love kind of story. The two main characters is Skylar and Caleb.  There is dual POV's. Skylar has a bit of attitude as well Caleb. She makes me laugh with her sarcasm. Caleb is just a plain jerk with feelings which you will get during his POV's. The Prank Wars between Sky and Caleb was the Best! The Author was inventive. The pacing, writing, and storyline was Fantastic! The emotions I had while reading where sadness, anger, and laughter.  I like the book because it was funny and love between two people from different tracks. There is a detail that was sort of answered but never reveal (read the book to find out). The general feel was laughter, love, and anger. Some of Caleb's actions bother me. Especially the whole thing between Rachel and Caleb. I guess it is why they call it hindsight 20/20? The Ending was just plain bad. What a  CLIFFFHANGER! UGH!
B. Questions:
- Will I recommend this book? Yes.
- Will I continue on with the 2nd book? Yes.
C. Quotes:
I flip him the bird. Thats what I think about your parting wisdom."- Skylar Fletcher
Gee, theres a thought. He turns his glare toward me and shakes his head. Oh, wait  no. If you think Im going to let you have something to hold over me, you're clearly mistaken, Fletch." - Caleb Morgan
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Devon Leblanc has admired a certain beauty since they trained together for Search and Rescue.  It's been easier to trade barbs with her then actually give into the attraction.  But after a rescue gets dangerous Devon decides it's time to take things more seriously, especially with Alisha.

Alisha Bailey is passionate about her Search and Rescue job with Lifeline.  She will not let anything get in the way of her helping others, not her family and not a relationship with a co-worker.  However, Devon is making it extremely difficult to ignore the heat that sparks between them.  She knows once they give in there's no turning back.

As Devon and Alisha give into their passions, strange accidents begin happening to the members of Lifeline.  Can Devon and Alisha discover the culprit before it's too late?

Vivian Arend's High Passion is a Five-Star romance that gives the reader a sizzling, edge-of-your-seat adventure.  I absolutely loved the first book in this series High Risk.  I wasn't sure it could be matched but Arend exceeds expectations splendidly with High Passion.  Alisha and Devon's wickedly hot attraction brought the humor to High Risk but the story much more serious in High Passion.  I loved learning the background of these characters.  Alisha's history comes back to drive her crazy but I enjoy how she deals with it.  She's a tough woman whose self-confidence shines through.  Devon seemed like such a cocky guy in book one but we learn just how great he is in High Passion.  When these two characters dance on the pages together it is priceless.  The romance is bright enough to make the reader glow with happiness.

Like adventure, hot sex, and sublime romance?! Pick up a copy of High Passion today!

Miranda for Joyfully Reviewed
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Love in a Small Town by Zoe York is about second chances, which means, you will root for the two main characters the entire book. This is an audio book review, so as usual, I will review the book and then the audio section.

Rafe and Olivia got a divorce two years ago, but haven't been able to move on. Part of Olivia thinks that if she leaves their small town it will make things easier, however, the chemistry between she and Rafe is still explosive and she still loves him. Rafe believes the biggest mistake he made was in letting Olivia go and he wants her back. When he finally convinces her to give them another chance, he will do everything in his power to make it work this time. Can they do it? Nothing is ever easy, especially second chances, but if they can do it, it will be worth it.

The story itself is slow to get into and drags a little, but it does start to pick up eventuallyjust takes several chapters for that to happen. The heart of the story itself is good though and overall it was a good book to listen to. I love the push and pull between Olivia and Rafe and that carries throughout the story. Overall, I give the book 3 stars.

Now onto the audio portion. They picked a great person to read this. For the most part, the narration was smooth and added to the story. Em Eldridge did an excellent job of bringing this book to life. I give the narration 4 stars.

Overall my rating is 3.5 stars.
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For some reason, Escape Theory immediately reminded me of the show The Best Years that used to be on Teen Nick (right when the channel became Teen Nick after being previously known as The N.) I think the main character, Devon, reminded me a lot of Samantha from The Best Years, despite the completely different plot of the show.

 I liked Escape Theory and I admired Devon for attempting to get to the bottom of Hutch's death and figure out what happened when no one else did. I loved the whole mystery and the way Devon (along with myself) suspected various people throughout the novel of foul play. Did Hutch kill himself? If so, why? What caused it? If not, how did he die? Was he murdered? Is someone responsible? Why isn't anyone else suspicious? Is Devon just trying to hold onto the past? Is Devon making a big deal over nothing? All of these questions were floating around and it made for an interesting read.

 I enjoyed the plot of Escape Theory and getting to know the characters. From Devon and the people involved in her life to Hutch and the people surrounding his, a lot of different types of people made an appearance in the novel and they all played a role. While the book had a mystery aspect to it, it was also a great YA coming of age novel because Devon grew into herself and learned a lot of important lessons thanks to Hutch's influence in her life.

 I only gave Escape Theory 3 stars because, as much as I enjoyed the novel, I found it lacking in execution. I wanted more from it and I needed it to be a bit more serious in some places. There were certain events and scenes I didn't see the importance of and Devon's relationship with her roommate was weird. While I understand certain exchanges were supposed to display their friendship, it gave the book a sort of immature feel to it and didn't work for me as well as I'd hoped.

 Overall, Escape Theory was a good read and I would recommend it to others, especially if you are looking for something a little less run of the mill in the YA genre.

Review originally published at Love, Literature, Art, and Reason Book Review Blog
http://meganm922.blogspot.com/2013/05/reviewescape-theory-keaton-school-1-by.html

Source: Netgalley
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Shel: I super duper enjoyed this novel. It read like a movie that I was laughing at or hiding behind my hands or face palming or falling in love with.

Shel: I swear I was all over the place. I haven't despised a character as much as Alexander. And I haven't enjoyed the romance and comedy of two characters like Lex and Amie in a while. But I swear the angst (when I wasn't fanning myself because of the mega hot scenes) was killer. I can't tell you how many times I had to take a quick breather because I was either furious or stressed to the max. Thankfully, Helena Hunting made Amie into a kick (edit)  mother (edit) who totally kicked (edit) at all times *fist bump*

Shel: Also thankfully, she made Lex, Lex. So tender and wonderful and filthy mouthed and magnificently hot and total book boyfriend material.

Shel: I love these two together and can't wait to see which characters she writes next in this series.
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Am I the only one or did anyone else find themself humming the theme fromTangled while reading the blurb for this book?

I know the blurb says like no other and that is true, but there are definitely bits of it that are reminiscent of Disneys long-haired heroine. And  for me  those little tidbits just added to an already fantastic story!

Speaking of similarities I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE that Melanie makes her characters enamored with books and reading. Not only is it a wonderful addition to each story, its so very realistic  especially given that its usually her female characters who want to learn or have found a way, even though they really shouldnt

Now we just have to wait until May for her next awesome fairy tale retelling. And Ill tell you a little secret. In February, Melanie is releasing a Regency Intrigue Romance! Exciting!

Review  JCMorrows 2015
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Scattered Souls begins with a short jaunt into the past, and we learn how both Maddox and Laith acquired their time-jumping abilities. Ava is also given a small glimpse into Maddoxs, Laiths, and Elizabeths history while falling through time. Timelines are little problem if you know the rules of the game. At least as long as you have possession of a magic stone. Learning those rules were trial and error for both Maddox and Laith. Both are in possession of their own stone.

After Laith rescues Ava from the cliff at the end of book one, Splintered Souls, he settles her in his Chicago home sometime in 1928. From there Laith begins his campaign to win Avas heart through a whirlwind series of jumps through time to fulfill her every hearts desire. These were a thoroughly enjoyable distraction from the vital weightiness of the plot. This plan is working in Laiths favor until Maddox catches up with them and all hell breaks loose.

Ava has a sharp learning curve and serious decisions to make concerning the curse that has plagued Maddox and Laith since they were born. Although Jane, apprentice witch of the old witch who placed the original curse, insists it was a blessing because her mentor didn't dabble in the dark forces. Getting to know Jane was an enthralling bonus in this book. She was able to give Ava a lot to consider, and it seems as if Ava will have to be the one to put an end to the blessing/curse. But how can she manage that when she doesnt wish pain or heartbreak to either brother?

This story is a true rollercoaster ride through history and emotions. The game changing ending will leave the reader reeling. I was totally beside myself. I need the next book NOW! Ms. Dean had better be writing her heart out

FYI: Scattered Souls is book two in the Flames of Time series. Adult situations and a few F-bombs. **Originally written for "BigAls Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** January 10, 2017
Format/Typo Issues: No significant proofing issues.
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4.5 stars. Ellie Hammond is Olivia's spunky and free spirited younger sister from Royally Screwed. Logan St James is Prince Nicholas Pembrook's bodyguard. And since Prince Nicholas eventually marries Olivia, that means Ellie and Logan see each other quite a bit. Like a starstruck teenager with hearts in her eyes, Ellie has that youthful and energetic vibe that is all sunshine and daisies around her. Which is in contrast to Logan, who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks and worked his way towards being someone who could make a difference in life. And since his job is to protect Nicholas, Olivia and Ellie, he doesn't want to cross any lines and alter his career. I loved seeing Ellie and Logan develop a friendship over the years and how Ellie takes in every new opportunity with such fresh and engaging eyes. She's got a certain exuberance that is infectious and endearing. Logan sees it all but chooses to maintain his distance. I also enjoyed seeing some of the big moments that were not written out into actual scenes in the earlier books, which include Nicholas, Olivia, Henry and Sarah. Logan is different from Nicholas and Henry because is not a blue blood so he doesn't have a pretentious and arrogant air about him that commands other people's acquiescence. Ellie is not jaded and the expectations of her are not as heavy as with Olivia and Nicholas so for her, the choice is easy - love. But for Logan, he has so much more at stake so he's not ready for such big sacrifices, or is he? The romance was so sweet and hot and a long time coming with Emma Chase's usual flair and style. This book was my favorite of the series and while I'm bummed that the series is over, I am eager to see what she writes next.
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I was given a copy of this book as an ARC in exchange for a fair review. I adored it. Hands down.
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I will first admit that I didn't review the first book in this series. I tend to get frustrated with saga type stories because they leave you hanging and desperate to find out what will happen next. I realize that's the point but I still don't like it.
I'm truly impressed with the tail of Devon and Olivia. It's unfolding with so many twists and turns. I so want Devon to be a good guy and Olivia to get past her brothers death. I cannot wait to see what happens is the next book.
If you like a heavy build up and lots of anticipation you'll truly enjoy this series.
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I am so glad we finally get Daisy's story - I have love love loved her in the past books.  I enjoyed seeing her from so early on and what her childhood was like.  It was sad and I could understand her feelings when she thought Sadie had betrayed her.  After knowing of her past it makes her friendships in the Rock Chick books even more meaningful and while reading her story, you like knowing that she is going to have great friendships.  I liked seeing snippets of future characters and I really liked that Smithie was a great guy all along.  The  part when Marcus puts the necklace in the drawer - broke my heart and the tears started.  Loved seeing some future characters pop up (ie. Shirleen) - love her.  Was an enjoyable read.
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Awesome new but old set of characters.  So cool to create a spin off of the great current series!  I love Titan and the Titan Delta Crew is amazing can not wait to see all the characters unfold!