Fluffy, cute, sweet and I liked it!!!
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I love the Boscastle series and although this wasn't the best I really enjoyed it.

Lacking a lot of the depth of the other books, but I really fell in love with Adrian and Emma. They were exactly what each other needed.

Yes, I do wish the characters had been more developed, but it was still a good read.
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Insta-love and sugary sweet!
Freaking adorable and hot at the same time. Just like That.

A bit of sweetness, a huge hint of hotness, a strong dose of insta-love, humor, and witty banter. I enjoyed it. One week. No strings attached  great deal right? They decided to go on a spur of the moment.

Nicola Rendell how to write about hotties alpha guys, quirky heroines, all wrapped up with a lot of dirty talks. It was fun. It worked well. Quite efficient.

Russ and Penny, a recipe for smoking hotness from the beginning. A wonderful chemistry, sexy back and forth. Great characters and a very peculiar atmosphere. Port Flamingo is kinda special, tad loony and it flowed well.

I enjoyed how in a way, in spite of the craziness of the situation they made things work out without pretenses. They went into the flow. Once again. Just Like That. Some drama in between, but not too angsty. It was appeasing and at the same time very slow.

The story was to me a bit dragged, very long sometimes. It took me some time to connect with the characters. Overall, I had a really great time, with some laughing out loud moments and sexy bits.  Over the top at times but I liked it.
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This book was very sweet, but not sappy.  I was at first drawn in by the title, but I soon began to like the characters.  While it was somewhat predictable at times, it was a very fun and heart warming read.  It's a great book to read when you feel like you've lost all faith in love and the general decency of people.  Pick this up if you are looking for something fun, but not too heavy, and not too over the top in the romance department.
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This one was pretty cute. When I was asked if I wanted to read and review it, I couldn't help but say yes. Because of that adorable cover. Sigh. I love it. Such cute animals :D Plus the book sounded pretty fun too. It is the third one in this series, but I didn't read the first ones. Don't think I needed to either.

I'm giving this one three stars, as I liked it lots, but I didn't love it. The writing was okay, not the best, but I enjoyed it even so. There are some really, really beautiful illustrations in this book. And I loved looking at those. All the animals were so cute. Dogs and cats wearing clothes and shoes. So adorable.

This review of mine is not going to be all that long, because this book is pretty short. Just about eighty pages, and so easy and fast to read. I liked that it wasn't too long. I liked that it told one adventure. I would like to read the other books one day, I think. Because this one was pretty cute. I also think a lot of kids and just everyone would adore these books. Because they are easy to read and there are some really gorgeous black and white illustrations inside, lol. I liked looking at them a lot. And, again, that cover is awesome. So cute in person too. I also liked reading about the dogs. Many different ones, and they all seemed pretty amazing. They are all dogs and cats, except for one human boy with the dogs, one girl with the cats.

Catnapped tells the story of puppy pirates who gets kidnapped by cats. It is from the point of view of Wally, whom was a pretty cute dog. I liked reading about some of the other dogs too, like the scared one. And the two sisters as well. They liked to prank the cats, which did not go very well for them. This was a cute story, though I didn't love it. But it was a fast and easy read. And I'm glad that I read it. Don't really have more to say about it than that, because it was so short. But yeah. You should all read it :)

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This review was first posted on my blog, Carina's Books.
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*I received an ecopy of this book from the author. This has in no way influenced my review.*

This book was sweet, funny, and just a great story about two friends figuring out who they are and falling in love. There was some action and fighting and a plot about vampire hunters who were after Emery, but it was pretty subdued as far as vampire books go since the focus was really on the characters lives and relationships.

Emery was adorably oblivious. As if it wasn't bad enough that he was the only one in the school who didn't know about Connors feelings for him, he then kept misinterpreting everything that happened after he became a vampire. He could hear the way Connors heart sped up whenever he noticed Emery looking at him, so he worried Connor was afraid of him. He had the urge to sink his fangs deeper and pull Connor closer while feeding, so he worried he was just becoming dangerous and wanting to hurt Connor in his bloodlust. I was itching for Connor to just admit his feelings already and for Emery to realize his and for them to just end up together! But it was all in a good slow-burn kinda way.

And this book didn't just have an adorable romantic relationship, it had sweet friendships and family relationships too that made me smile.

I also liked the trope-free portrayal of high school, as well as the way characters sometimes acted immature (as some teenagers do, like breaking up with someone in a note), but those things were never treated as being the normal or smart way to handle things, and other characters always called them out on it. Another great thing was that Emery and Connor were into theatre and robotics, something you don't see often in YA books.

The only possible negative thing I can say is that Im not sure it was realistic the way Connors robotic prosthetics worked just as perfectly and fluidly as a real hand. Especially since there was no mention of him having had the surgery that, from what I understand, would be required in order for him control a prosthetic using his mind, which was what he seemed to be doing. (I did a little of my own research about mind-controlled hand prostheticsIve included links to some really cool videos on my blog.) I could be wrong though since Im not an expert, or there mightve been more to his prosthetics that just wasn't explained to the reader. And though I wouldve liked to see more struggles related to that simply for the reason that most people with missing limbs probably do struggle more, I cant say his lack of struggle detracted from the story. It was just that, except for the times when he took the prosthetic off and felt insecure about his arm, it was like he simply had a flesh-and-blood hand.

Overall though, this was an adorable and funny YA about finding yourself, falling in love and vampires!

Rating: 4 Stars

Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight (link in profile)
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Life in a Rut, Love Not Included was a cute, fluffy (mostly), and funny read. Sarah had everything she wanted in life. She had a great job, she had a great boyfriend, and she had a fun, rich roommate that foot the bill on lots of designer things. And then it all fell apart. After 7(!) years with said roommate and boyfriend, she caught them in bed together. So she moved out and quit her job and ended up back home with her parents at 31.

The title of the book is really fitting. This girl was in a rut. Big time. She is just so stuck in the past. She wasn't doing much of anything other than wallowing while she was living with her parents. It took their contractor coming into her life to shake things up for her, and get her moving again. I loved how she met him. She got into a fender bender with him and got into a fight with him in the middle of the road. In fact, they were at each others throats the first 3 or 4 times they interacted. But through another series of unfortunate events for Sarah, Jack learned more than he bargained about her and his attitude towards her started to soften. This was a big turning point for both of them actually.

I loved the way Jack was with Sarah. And I really liked the person that Sarah started to become after spending time with Jack. I felt awful for what she had to go through, but I will admit that I was getting slightly annoyed with her that she just kept going over and over the past. We heard about her boyfriend and the roommate a few too many times. She needed to snap herself out of her rut long before she met Jack. But, once she did start to get moving again it was great to see her passion for marketing and working. She was bright funny and really visionary. I loved this Sarah.

Life in a Rut, Love Not included was a really fun read. Perfect for a nice day outside by the pool. It is a cute love story, and story about how a woman picks up the pieces of her life, and picks herself up again. Jack and Sarah both have hot tempers so there are a few fiery scenes, but they mellow each other out. They work together. Fans of contemporary romance will enjoying watching Sarah get herself out of that rut, and they will LOVE Jack.

*disclaimer- I got a copy of this book for free in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated for my thoughts.
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It's been awhile since I've read one of Victoria's books, but I really like the first book of hers I read, so I had to give this one a try. For the most part, I liked it. My favorite aspects of this book are of Matt and Kate's family. First off, Matt was such a great guy. He was initially hesitant to the idea of a family and kids in general, but given his past, it was understandable. I've seen it before. He warmed up to the idea with good pacing and I genuinely liked him overall. Kate is pretty jaded and guarded, so she needed someone like Matt. It's in his nature to protect those he loves, he doesn't take crap from closed-minded people, and he has charm.

Kate's family is anything but traditional, but I loved it. She lives with her two foster sisters and all three of them adopted girls, with Kate's being one with Downs Syndrome and I praise Victoria for this. IKate is fiercely protective of her daughter and it was sweet to see her family dynamic. I thought it was so cool how these women managed to grow up into sane, motivated women and how they formed such a unique and loving family.

My biggest gripe with this book had to do with Kate. It took way too long for her truth to come out and she was way too resistant and closed off for my liking. Yes, her past was tragic, but I've seen worse, and with the way Matt opened up to her and how easily it was to see that he was a good guy, I didn't like how she kept him at bay for so long. Sometimes I can put up with it, but sometimes when characters or people in general purposely try to find reasons not to be with someone, misconstruing' even the slightest of faults, it bothers me to no end. Granted, it wasn't as annoying here because for the most part the book is light-hearted, it still bothered me.

Aside from that, I enjoyed the book. The family aspect was sweet and I'm a sucker for stories of strong moms and daughters. I'd love to read a story about each of Kate's sisters and I hope we see that in the future with this series.
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So adorable, fluffy and lovable....granddaughter LOVED it!!!!
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As a scifi/fantasy lover, I found this to be an interesting story with a fascinating setting. However, having picked this from a post apocalyptic list, in my opinion, this has nothing to do with a desolate or bleak setting so I was constantly wondering why this book was put on that list.

Regardless, I liked the overall story. I loved the world that it's based around and how aliens (Himika) have invaded Earth, trying to communicate with them and ended up making humans fear them instead. I adored most of the characters. Matt is this hothead who hates authority while Pietr is this sweet gentle alien. However, my favorite characters were probably Robbie and Aki. Robbie is this sweet little doc while Aki is this surly warrior. They are adorable together but I really wished we had gotten their story separately. Beyond that, I loved that the Himika had pointy ears and had the ability to mind read and such. I enjoyed the world that the author spun and how the Himika played a part in all of our historical discoveries. It was interesting to see it all unfold and even more so to see how Matt played a part in it and how much of a handful Matt ultimately was.

While I enjoyed the setting and the characters, I had a lot of issues with the story in general. Mostly, there was a ton of smut and it felt like it was back to back. To be honest, after the third scene, I started skipping them all together. I was also confused on some things and why they were necessary and still have questions leftover, such as what the Himika do with humans after they kidnap them. If what they do to Matt hadn't of worked, where would Matt have gone? Do they go back to their lives? Are they vegetables? It's confusing but mostly I was just overwhelmed by the constant smut to the point that I was struggling to get through the story and had a hard time coming back to it once I put it down.

All in all, this was a cute, sweet story. If you're a scifi lover and like smut, you'll enjoy this one but readers should know that this is a very sweet story, almost bordering on sappy.
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This story is very cute and very sweet. Admittedly, I found the villains shallow, but as they were fairy-tale villains that seemed alright. All in all, this was a fun book and I'll be looking foward to Sophie's next work.
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A more accurate rating is B- .  I liked this book even though there was not much deep character building.  It was light and fluffy; a perfect mindless, feel-good read.  The beginning was slow.  I felt that it could have used a bit of editing.  It was an info-dump that really, was not necessary for the book.  Some parts of the book were so glossed over that it jarred me out of the story.  For example, when Desi and Jake are making love 4 or 5 months after having a baby, never once did a thought go through Desi's head to be self conscious about her post-baby body.  Or when Jake comes to Desi's apartment and the ONLY baby item is a quilt!?  Where's the bouncer, the nip-nap, a pacifier, a toy for goodness sake!?  Or the exhausted working mother.?  Still, if you read it as a fantasy, it was fun. Go for it.
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This book was EXACTLY what I needed. After hitting a bit of a slump, I decided to pick this one up and I just adored it. It was cute, sweet, AND fun. Not to mention, it handled some topics that fit the age range perfectly. I like when young adult tackles issues teens actually face. This one dealt with so many: image, bullying, sex, identity, relationships... and yet this wasn't an overly angsty book.

I really liked Kyle, even though he could be a little infuriating with his running hot and cold on Faith. We see his reasons why and while I understood it, I wish he had decided to talk to her earlier. She never gave him the impression she wouldn't understand or would hate him for keeping that secret from her. Still, I did like how he was with her and how respectful and sweet he was.

Faith was a sweet girl too and my heart ached for what she was going through with her jerk of an ex-boyfriend. I really like how relevant the author was with the social media aspects too.

Family played a big role in this book, which was nice to see. I liked both Faith and Kyle's families a lot. They were very different, but they were a good support system for both teens and I like that it was highlighted.

Overall, while this wasn't anything new in terms of storyline and it was predictable, I thought it was executed well and I was engaged the entire way through. A very enjoyable read.
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I wanted to read this based on the gorgeous cover, and I'm glad I did!

What I liked:

-the relationships!! All of them!! The fact that Sierras willing to go on this arduous journey to save her little sister. The way Sierra and Corbin really are just friends with no romantic tension (even an almost pseudo-kiss didn't cause them to fall madly in love with each other). I don't know if its spoiler-y to tell you about Nell and Corbin or Micahs appearance, but it was super cute.

-the characters. Sierra was tough and strong but could still admit when she needed help instead of blustering her way through. I think Nell was my favourite, especially the way she developed over the course of the story. I also really liked Micah, though I was a little suspicious of him for a while (I briefly wondered if he had ulterior motives, but that just shows how well Sierras thoughts were presented, since she wondered the same thing).

-the idea of fairy keepers. I mean, for one, they have this great fairy-wing shaped marks on their neck, which is very cool, but its also interesting that not everyone had control over magical creatures  just a select few.

-other magical creatures introduced in a logical way. If there are fairies, there should also be merpeople and fauns and dragons, right? Right! It makes sense and they're integrated almost seamlessly so that you're not wondering where these magical creatures came from.

-the writing itself was lovely and descriptive without being over-the-top about it.

-also, the rather violent ending, which was shocking, but in a good way. Sierra took ownership of her powers and it was excellent to see.

What I didn't like:

-we spend a lot of time in Sierras head and, while thats often a good thing (see how I felt about Micah), it did get a little repetitive sometimes (especially when it came to her brotherly feelings for Corbin).

-since I wasn't sure about time period, occasionally I felt like there were some anachronistic sayings (i.e. give me a break), which felt odd when it was followed a little bit later by phrases like the hourglass sands never stopped flowing. It didn't detract from the reading experience, it was just a little jarring.

Overall, I enjoyed it. Im tempted to consider it middle grade rather than young adult, but it makes sense as being on the younger end of the YA spectrum.
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This is such a feel good book! Light and frothy, Forgive My Fins has likable characters and one of the hottest PG romances around. Billed as a "bad boy" because of his motorcycle, leather, and aloof nature, we really only ever see him as a complete sweetie.  I don't usually go for the nice guy next door, but I can't but help making an exception for Quince. He is so sweet. He treats Lily like she's the only person he sees, even when she's chasing after Brody and calling Quince a jerk.

Sometimes nice guys can be boring, but Quince is not boring. There are a few simple scenes that never go beyond PG and sometimes don't even include kissing, but they are nonetheless hot. I positively melted. I wanted to reach into the book and shake some sense into Lily. How could she not see how amazing Quince is?! And spending her time mooning over Brody? Brody? The girl is blind.

While Lily's constant Brody-chasing got tiresome and a little unbelievable after a while, I did still like her. She was so genuine and sweet. I remembered when I was young and crushing on a cute boy in school. Her nervousness and the way she got all excited when he looked at her or said something completely innocuous made me remember my own teenage years.

There wasn't a whole lot to the plot. This is pretty much 100% a character-driven story with very few actual events. Did I care? Not a bit. The characters were strong enough and likable enough that I was content to read about their conversations and growing feelings. This book is total fluff, but it is fluff at its finest. I definitely recommend this one if you're looking to be swept up in a light Disney-style romance.

There is a sequel, Fins are Forever (set for release in July 2011), but this book can easily be read as a standalone. The epilogue is the only indication that there is something unresolved, and hints that there may be a lot more conflict and action in the second book. I'm looking forward to the sequel but will luckily have Childs' other offerings to keep me busy until its release.
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Loved it!!  Sweet, romantic without all the graphic sex.  Let me use my imagination. I am now a follower.  Looking forward to future books.
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My Thoughts: I really really loved this one!

I've always wanted to travel somewhere interesting so going on this trip with Pippa was pretty darn cool.

Pippa gets sent away to attend school for a few months but instead she finds herself taking a little adventure. Instead of going to the school she sees the sights such as Rome and a few other little places. Pippa was such a fun character. I loved her voice and I loved how she cared about people.

I also loved her adventures. I liked seeing things right there with her. I always felt like I was really experiencing it alongside her. And she meets boys. Darren and Bruno. I liked them both even though I liked one a bit more. I liked seeing her to get to know each one though. And, I loved how things ended with the one. I just adored Pippa and all the friends in her life. I liked her grandma. I liked seeing the sights.

I could go on and on about this one but I feel like its one you need to experience yourself. You need to go on the whirlwind romance but also all the sight-seeings. I loved how she described things. Now I need to go visit Rome.

Wish You Were Italian had sweet love interests, a brilliant leading girl, and so much plot for me! I loved all the references and I loved the sights.

Overall: I loved this one! I don't know of too many books where the character gets to go abroad so this one was such a fun read for me! It was cute and very enjoyable! I really enjoyed it and didn't want it to end!

Cover: Love it! I just love how we can see the girl and the guy (kinda). I think its such a cute cover and Id definitely pick it up!

What Id Give It: 5/5 Cupcakes
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Taken From Princess Bookie
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Okay so when I was gonna start reading this it was a bit before I went to bed, because I'd test the day after and i just wanted having a look at it, then at 5:30 in the morning and the book is finished? How did it happen??

This is a very easy book to read, allt the time it was just like "just a little more", "little more", and then the book ended.
It was a very cute book, Weston was absolutely awesome  He was so kind, understanding and just fun (not all would all would be so okay with what happened to his butt hahahahah).<s> He seems pretty so hot also. YUM! always a plus</s>
Special damn was cool, she could be a bit annoying when she was a little judgmental, with her background it is not that strange, but could be a bit annoying at times, but other than that she was great.
Then I must say that the side story of Cody and their background was pretty anticlimactic. Felt like they were built up to something bigger that never really happend and suddenly it was over, a little confusing altogether.

With the being said, I just want to say:

Weston Family pisses me off, he deserves better.
Jeb and Mimi are best.
Cody is so cute.
Wished Special had better self-confidence for she has come so damn far.
Wish there was something more to that whole side story.
Recommend the book for all who want something quick, fun and romantic, with a hunk.
All in all, the 3.5.