Loved it! The dynamic duo of Mocha and Winslow ...
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Loved it! The dynamic duo of Mocha and Winslow really makes this read. Loved the humorous interaction between them. I didn't want this book to end. I really hope that there are other books featuring this pair. Highly recommended.
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I did not want this story to end - that's how much I loved it! Phoebe's trying to figure out her place in her family and it's no easy task given her parents are rock star royalty - well, that was before her mom bowed out of both the limelight and the marriage. The collapse of both has remained two of the greatest mysteries in Phoebe's life. Her mom, Meg, refuses to discuss it and Phoebe's dad has been incommunicado for the past three years. Phoebe's older sister Luna is forging her own path to music stardom. During a momentous week-long visit to Brooklyn to see Luna, Phoebe begins to move towards a better understanding of herself and her family and where she fits in.

What elevates this phenomenal premise is McNally's magnificent writing. It is simply gorgeous and lyrical and rich as Phoebe probes the complex ties that bind mother and daughter and sisters. There were many sentences that I had to stop and read a couple times for the sheer enjoyment of such beautiful language.

This story has everything and is one that cannot be missed! It's going to be big! Highly, highly, highly recommend!
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Wow!  Hang on to your seat again in this continuing series of Miami woman private investigator Lupe Solano, as she brings stolen art treasures out of Havana.  As usual in all of Garcia-Aguilera's books, be prepared for a surprise twist and BLOCKBUSTER ENDING!  I literally could not put this book down as I gripped the arms of my chair reading it.  Plenty of good food and drink, men in her life, and all-around excitement.  The fact that the author sometimes goes a bit overboard on aristocratic Cuban-American  society only makes the books more humorous and interesting.  I really enjoy that, and the way she is able to constantly turn a clever phrase.  The author knows well what she is talking about, being a Cuban-American herself, and having spend 10 years as a Miami woman PI before becoming an investigator.  I really appreciate learning a lot from her books about the Cuban subculture.
If you have the chance to read Bitter Sugar first, the first book in this series, by all means do so.  But if you are not able to, this book stands well on its own.
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This is such a "me" book-I loved the MC so much and completely clicked with the sense of humor displayed. The storyline is about the summer adventures of a young woman with a love of history, color, reading, Jane Austen...in other words, someone a lot like me!

In this case her name is Libby and she is going to be a historical reenactor at a 1791 village in Maine; this includes wearing historically accurate clothing, leading a group of little girls through time-era appropriate cooking and craft activities, and interacting with her peers including a seriously dedicated impersonator and the annoying nerdy Garrett who is investigating possible paranormal activities that are attracting more attention to little Camden Harbor.

Well, as I mentioned I loved Libby. She loves Mr. Tilney, who we both agree is seriously underappreciated and is far more our type than Mr. Darcy (although I still prefer Mr. Knightley most of all). She loves colors and fashion and has a great memory for history. She also stands up for her friends in an awesome scene where she punches a guy (totally justified). I totally want to be best friends with her and her best friend Dev, who had a bizarre story line in New York City before showing up to hang out with Libby for the rest of the summer.  The other characters are not very well-developed but they are a lot of fun and add local color to Libby's time there.

This is a fast-paced book, going quickly over the whole summer, almost like little vignettes into Libby's life but still with an over-arching plot. I would have enjoyed knowing a bit more about Libby's life at home, maybe how her parents and school have shaped her interests. I also wanted a lot more about Dev's plot, which left me very confused.

Overall: Just hit all the right notes for me-if we often agree on books, this might be right up your alley!

Cover: Of course I love the polka dots and the pink but I think it would be better with some glitter (maybe the actual cover does?)
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Chelseas life changed completely when she was five years old and she lost her parents. Growing up in the foster care system she quickly learned the art of survival.

What saved me from turning to drugs or alcohol or just deciding to give up altogether? I ran.

Chelsea thought she had stopped running and found a new family in the Brothers by Blood motorcycle club. She was a club girl but there was nothing sordid about it. She went to school and they paid the bills as she worked at the club doing what club girls did. With Optimus showing her more than a little interest, her strong feelings for him seemed to be returned. Life was good until it all went to he**.

It was at that point that I knew, even with all the sh** Id been through in my life, Optimus was going to be the one to break me.

I loved this deliciously refreshing take on the motorcycle club lifestyle. It had many of the elements I have come to expect but it also stressed even more than usual the importance of family, loyalty and love. Chelsea was a club girl, yes, but she was so much more than that. She was a sister, a lover, a scholar and someone who was not totally jaded despite the rough childhood she endured. Optimus was as alpha as they come yet showed his fierce, protective side in equal measure. He could be a dumba**, true, but he also had an incredibly tender heart for those he loved. I definitely would want him and his club brothers in my corner! The road for these two was not easy and the bumps at times where incredibly high but I swear everyone in the cast of characters, at least on the good guy side, was cheering them on as loudly as I was.

The twists and turns in this story are many as the past and present meet in a complicated, tortuous plot. Surprises around every corner meant this was a don't stop until you finish kind of read. Though Chelsea and Optimus story may be done there is an incredible story brewing for Rose and Blizzard. That ending has me at the edge of my seat waiting for it  bring it on now!

*Reviewed for Nerdy, Dirty & Flirty*
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This story about a dancer and a TV producer sucked me in from the beginning! Toby Neal's voice is exquisite and so readable. I loved the way she built the tension between Jade, the heroine, and Brandon, the hero. This book is sweet-hot and hits all the right notes for a satisfying summer read!
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4.5 Stars
This story follows Jocelyn Butler picking up eight years after tragedy changes her life and four years as she leaves behind her past in the US to start a new life in Edinburgh.

Jocelyn is forced to find a new flat mate, and does so in Ellie.  She also meets Ellie's older brother Braden and Jocelyn's guarded, emotionally closed off world comes undone.

Jocelyn, or Joss, as she refers to herself, keeps the walls she built around herself strong and high and does not allow anyone in, even her best-friend from university.  Unexpectedly that all unravels.  I loved Joss, even though she was emotionally closed off, full of insecurities, and at times vulnerable, she is also strong, intelligent, witty, smart-mouthed and endearing.  She is fighting her demons, and is mostly unaware of how far she comes or what she needs to do to move forward with her life.

Going in to this book, I wasn't sure what expectations I had, if any, and was glad that I had none.  I was blown away by this unexpected gem and I was thrilled to find On Dublin Street to be a book filled with emotion, hot steamy rock-your-world SEX, loveable, relatable characters, humor and relationships which progressed without feeling rushed or happening too quickly.  Although, at times NOT quick enough.

Author Samantha Young delivered a wonderfully written story which was executed with everything I look for in a must read.  It was emotional, in dealing with real subject matters, such as: grief, insecurities and trust.  All the characters were integral to the story and important to Jocelyn's journey and growth.  I understand this is the author's first go at the adult contemporary romance genre and I can tell you, I absolutely cannot wait for more!!

On Dublin Street will tease you, grab you and never let you go.  You will fall in love, fantasize about and be emotionally connected to this story.  READ IT!!
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I didn't just like this book, I loved it. The product description offers plenty in the way of...well...description, so I'll just tell you what I thought of the book. The protagonist, Nikki Harper, is smart, witty, well-dressed (most of the time), and fun with a capital F. Author Cheryl Crane tells Nicki's story with a fresh voice and she uses plenty of plot twists to keep the reader guessing to the very last page. All I can say is, I want more! I want to see what happens with Nikki and Jeremy's tenuous relationship. I LOVED Nicki's mother. In fact, all the characters felt true to life. And the setting was fabulous. I really enjoyed peeking into the homes of the Hollywood elite. Please, Ms. Crane, tell us you're working on the next Nikki Harper suspense!
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I am partial to smoke jumpers and this one did not disappoint. Brian and Taylor's journey had so many great elements to their story, that as a reader, I was completely engrossed from page one. The survival, trauma, and hopelessness they went through while working together to survive made this one a real page turner. Brian and Taylor's story leaves the reader with many emotions as Joan Johnston tells a story that is heartfelt and with so much depth. I read late into the night to see Brian and Taylor get their HEA, and look forward to reading more of the Flynn and Grayhawk rivalry in the 'Bitter Creek' series! I would like to thank NetGalley and Dell for gifting me "Surrender". My opinion is my own. This is mine. 5 Stars!
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Riley has finally relented to Ethan's subtle pushing and agreed to a friends with benefits relationship,it would seem the best for both of their desires but life quickly butts in.with her mother suffering a horrible accident Riley has to head back to L.A to deal with the aftermath. Ethan works with frank and Deza to continue filming,but things aren't the same without Riley,he quickly realises that the pretty young actress has slipped under his skin.he wants more than a professional relationship,and occasional romp in the sheets,but he's the great Ethan Lewis.if he's not single and teasing with the hope that they might end up his in the end is he still marketable ? As things settle back down Deza decides to bring in someone to help Riley get up to speed,but unexpectedly it's not a female,but Ethan's greatest nemesis. Riley needs a mentor to study under,but never in a million years would Ethan have dreamed it would be clayton Welms,will clayton get in between Riley & Ethan ? wow loved sexual attraction between Ethan and Riley,love Ethan's Relationship with Deza love there banter especially Ethan everything a joke to him except Riley.well done Ali Parker on an emotionally,heartfelt,storyline ! Queen of cliffhangers lol was given arc honest review !
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I absolutely adored this book. Loved the characters and the build up to their relationship especially, and the delicious dynamics at work between them all.
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What a ride! It took me a little to get into it at the beginning because there was some gang related talk that I had to read over a few times but boy am I glad I stuck with it. As soon as Evan and Jackson met, I felt the sparks between them! They were soo hot together, their sex scenes scorching! But they were also incredibly sweet, loving and completely obsessed with each other! Like really! Normally you'd think it's too much but with these two it worked and the connection they shared just made it believable.

Evan and Jackson's relationship was intense and that's what kept me glued to the pages. I love me a sexy, intense, obsessive and probably unhealthy relationship :D and Riley Parks did a good job with Evan and Jackson.

Bleeding Like Me was a pretty emotional read and it deals with some tough subject matter. Gang life, murder, drug addiction but amidst all those things there was Evan and Jackson's love. Those two would literally do anything for each other. While there was a HEA for our two heroes, I'd love a sequel, I feel like there's still so much to tell.

My only complaint is that while there was much talk about the gangs, in the end, not really a lot happened with them. Which is also another reason I'm hoping for a sequel, especially with the way things ended there's potential more.

All in all, this was a great, intensely emotional read and a very good debut for author Riley Parks. Highly recommended!
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I loved this 2nd installment in the Dive Bar series. Multi-dimensional Alex (short for Alexandra) and Joe are perfect together! Alex is strong and flawed, kind and witty, while loyal, humble gorgeous Joe is her clear complement. There were some Twists in the story that I did not anticipate at all, cameos by some of our favorites from Stage Dive, and a compelling story that I couldn't put down. This is a standalone, but don't deprive yourself of the pleasure of Dirty.
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I am so sorry this book has ended! I loved the way Denise Swank developed the characters, Megan and Josh, their friends, brothers, and family members. The story is a perfect blend full of funny moments, steamy interludes, juicy dialog and great drama. Thank you, Denise, for delivering to us a wonderful story!
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How is it possible to get hotter and more intense with each book?!  Not sure how, but Christina managed to crank up the heat in the second book of her Bad B*tch series.  Washington Granade, other wise known as Wash, is intense, confident and is the very definition of Alpha Male.  He is,simply put... sex on legs.

Caroline Montreat is known as the "class clown", she has recently graduated from law school and is new to the firm.  She has recently earned her way into the second chair on a big murder case, working along side Mr. Hard*ss himself.  The firm has a strict "No Fraternizing" policy, which Wash was very instrumental in putting in place.  Can he stick to his own rules?

The heat between those two is approaching the temperature of the sun.  I loved the angst between them, I loved everything about these two.

This was a compelling story that had me eating out of the palm of its hand.  I devoured it in one sitting, started at 3:15pm and finished around 10:30pm.  There were so many twists and turns and at one point I was sitting there slack jawed, as I did not see that one coming at all!

It's not often I mention supporting characters, but I will in this case because Terrell Lynch was perfect!  Great supportive friend and super funny!  For me, he was just that little bit extra icing on the cake!  Loved him!

I absolutely loved this story and I am totally looking forward to the third instalment of this series!
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I loved this second book in the series even more than the first one. Casa and Harlow were refreshing and funny together while she was dealing with the broken and confused Dom. There were elements of this story that were very true to life (the absolute heartbreak of a woman loving a gay man as more than friends) but I feel like it was all handled sensitively and the resolution to Dom and Harlow's story was well done.
Casa is that alpha male player who doesn't want to EVER be tied down to one woman, yet Harlow brings him to his knees...and not vise versa which is often the case with bikers and women.
Looking forward to more from this MC as there are other members who deserve to have their stories told as well. Bravo on a job well done!

***** 4.5 ***** "he could never love her the way she needed" stars
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Racer is an honest and hardworking construction worker, who is just trying to save his father's legacy. Georgiana may come across as a vapid and shallow rich chick, but look beneath the surface, and she's not only beautiful, but smart and resourceful too. These two together are like oil and water, at least on the surface. Mix them together though, and you have a mixture that is mesmerizing to look at. Well, if they can stop fighting at least.
Twisted Twosome has it all, side-splitting laughs, heartwarming moments, and characters that are both kooky and awesome, I want to be friends with all of them. Don't miss this one!