My favorite book of 2015 so far!!!
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Kathy Coopmans you effing rock lady! Rescue Me is the most swoon worthy book I've read so far this month. Her characters are HOT and wholesome and so dang dreamy. Erin is a beautiful, strong and caring woman who needs the drool worthy Adam to take care  of her. Does she let him? They may have to go through hell to get there and this journey is an amazing one.  One click and find out. You will totally fall in love with every character this author pens!!! She writes the sexiest love scenes and you get to feel all the emotions. Ahhh I can't say how much I love  it for y'all to understand. Just trust me when  I say this is a MUST READ BOOK!! Bravo Mrs. Coopmans you have another fan for life.
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I loved this book so, so much. From excellent anxiety representation to female friendships, and the most healthy, loving husband/wife relationship I've read in probably forever, this is easily my favorite book of 2018. I will be shocked if it isn't nominated for a Hugo. I cannot freaking wait for the next one in the series.

Added note: Kowal's narration is a gift. Highly recommend listening to the audiobook, if you have that option.
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I am on a complete book high after I finished this book. The word beautiful doesn't even begin to describe it. I loved every single moment.

Blindness is easily one of my favorites of 2014.

Charlie Hudson was born to a junkie mother, and was dropped of at her father's (Mac) house at the age of 7. Her mother never looked back. Charlie's dad became her best friend as she got older, when suddenly she lost in. In losing him, she also lost herself. Cody Carmichael is a former motocross star. He now works in an autoshop while also attending school. Charlie and Cody collide in the most unexpected way possible. It was fate.

Without giving it away, Cody and Charlie have been living parallel lives. When their lives cross paths, neither is the same. When Charlie meets Cody she is drawn to him immediately. Not just his looks. His demeanor, everything. But he can't have her. She isn't his to have.

"Your touch Charlie, is it for me. You're the end of me-and the beginning"

Charlie thought she knew what love felt like, until Cody showed up in her life. Blindness is one of the most beautifully written stories that I have ever read. THE FEELS. They're real. Raw. Genuine. All Consuming. Their first kiss is THE first kiss of ALL kisses. It was so heartfelt. The chemistry between Charlie and Cody is undeniable. Inevitable. It's natural.

"That's how I love you, you know? With everything"

The moment you realize just how real they are? When Charlie tells Cody something that is so close to her heart. Charlie's dad, Mac is a special person to her, and she misses him everyday. In the prologue it is all explained. You feel her pain. The numbness. There's parts of her that she doesn't share with anyone, and that is Mac. She shares it with Cody. Stars. That is all I can say. This part made me ugly cry. This allowed them to connect on such a deep level. She bared her soul to him and he accepted it by giving her the most beautiful moment. Words cannot describe how much this touched me. And it will touch you. She never allowed herself to live. With Cody she is not only living, but she is breathing.

Cody sees Charlie for who she truly is. He looks into her rather than at her, he loves her whole heart and soul. And it kills him that she isn't his. And it hurts her just the same. Giving it away would be a disservice to anyone who hasn't read the book, but life got in the way. It was always supposed to be Charlie and Cody. Always.

"And I know I've never been in love before, because I would have remembered what this felt like."

Blindness captured my heart and has not let it go. I have read work by this author and have loved it. But this book? This story? Flawless.  My heart was beating through the entire story. For Cody. For Charlie. For true love. Love that knows no boundaries. Love that goes where it's unexpected. I was absolutely blown away by how much I connected to this story. If you want to experience once of the most heart felt stories ever, read Blindness.
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Well. Where do I begin? Bad Romeo is one of my favorite books of the year. It is the perfect blend of coming-of-age, intense longing, heartache, friendship and first love. The story is told in a mix of present-day and flashbacks which can be confusing but work perfectly here. Ethan Holt is the classic bad-boy, who smashed Cassie Taylor's heart when they were drama students. Flash-forward to present day, when they are both cast as the leads in a Broadway play. Told from Cassie's point of view, the book follows their completely tortured, angst-filled relationship. But don't be scared away: this book is raunchy, laugh-out-loud funny and will keep you turning the pages to see what will happen next.

Can Cassie work with Ethan again after what he did to her in the past? She can't seem to stay away from him and Leisa Rayven gives a wonderful, slow-build story that kept me reading until the wee hours of the night. I was fascinated by the behind-the-scenes look at the theatre world and the sometimes-painful description of the acting process. And even though this is a New Adult novel, it is incredibly sexy and steamy and filled with just the right blend of longing and sexual release. And Cassie, what a fantastic heroine! She's smart, tough-on-the-outside but very vulnerable, and funny as hell. I fell in love with Ethan Holt and even though he was portrayed as a jerk, felt sympathetic towards him because of his tortured past. I can't say enough about this book!!

After I finished this book, I was fascinated to read that it originally began as fan fiction. How did I not know this? I am now officially addicted to this series and this author. I highlighted practically the entire book. The ending was perfection and I am literally counting the days until the next book, Broken Juliet!!
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Scandalous was freaking AMAZING and I absolutely LOVED Trent and Edie's story! L.J. Shen is definitely the Queen of contemporary romance and writing dark, sexy, and swoon-worthy a**hole heroes that you hate to love, but ultimately fall head over heels in love with all the same. I am such a huge fan of her writing style and the amazing and addicting storylines and characters she creates, and I am so happy that I discovered her books earlier this year. I have completely fallen in love with the entire Sinners of Saint series, and Scandalous has been my favorite installment so far!

Trent and Edie were amazing and I was immediately sucked into their story from the very beginning. They had me captivated from page one and I honestly couldn't get enough of them and their story. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and was constantly surprised by everything that happened, especially towards the end. Trent and Edie were flawed and broken characters, but I absolutely loved them. I loved their personalities and chemistry together, and how their story and relationship progressed throughout. They were definitely enemies-to-lovers and I enjoyed every minute of it. I loved reading the book from both Trent and Edie's POV, and I immensely enjoyed their banter and interactions with each other. Their story was everything I could have hoped for and more, and although there were plenty of frustrating and up and down moments throughout, every single thing was completely worth it in the end. Trent and Edie's relationship was a bit scandalous since there was a fifteen year age difference between them, but it didn't bother me at all. In fact, I love to read forbidden romances and this was one of my favorites. Trent was 33 and Edie was 18, but he wasn't a pervert and she was very mature for her age. They were a perfect match for each other and I was rooting for them from the start. The last few chapters of Scandalous, especially the epilogue, were my absolute favorite and I couldn't have been more ecstatic with the conclusion to Trent and Edie's story.

Most of the secondary characters were amazing, with the exception of two (you'll know who they are when you read it). I loved that all of the HotHoles and their significant others made a few appearances, although I would have loved to have seen even more of them. I also loved the addition of Luna and Theo to the story. They were awesome and I enjoyed them both very much. I have fallen in love with Vicious, Jaime, and Dean, but Tent is by far my absolute favorite HotHole.

Scandalous was sexy, swoon-worthy, intriguing, and one of my TOP FAVORITE reads of the year! I absolutely loved the storyline and characters L.J. Shen created and was extremely happy with the conclusion to Trent and Edie's story. L.J. Shen is a freaking literary genius and I am completely addicted to her writing style and books. If you haven't read any of them yet, especially the Sinners of Saint series, you need to do so ASAP!

ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
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EEEKKK!! Reclaimed is another one of my favorite reads this year. From the start up to the last, I was hooked on this book! The characters and the story are amazing!!! This book made me fall in love, laugh, swoon and also teary eyed on some parts. Saige and Dax's story left a mark in me. The events that happened in Saige made me realize that you must have a bonding or quality time with your loved ones because life is so unpredictable. Love this book!

**sigh** I wish I could tell you more about this book, but sadly I can't so I won;t spoil the story for you guys.. But I guarantee you that this book is amazing!
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Best book of 2018 for me so far! Fantastic and unique start, exceptional character development, and an underlying mystery that kept me flipping through the pages to see how it all would end. Ryan is the picture perfect hero, in more ways than one. The chemistry was off the charts between the characters. This will be a reread favorite of mine for many years to come.
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I think I fell in love with this book! The entire story stole my heart from beginning to end! It shows that love can win in any circumstances! This is the BEST contemporary's I have read this year. The characters are easy to connect with and we all go through this stage. I loved the plot, characters, the romance between Sam and Jase. I was very excited to read this book when I first saw the cover because it really one of my top favorite covers that I could stare at all day. My Life Next Door was dramatic with its ups and downs and left me wanting more of Sam & Jase's story. This is the perfect summer read! Its a definite re-read!

Throughout the entire novel which is told from Samantha's 's point of view, which was really well written. I loved how she described this summer and to even finally meet her HOT next door neighbor Jase and his big family which consists of altogether 8 children + 2 parents. I loved their family dynamic because sometimes it would sound like my family but with 4 less kids. From the first moment we meet Jase Garrett is the falling in love moment because he is handsome and would do anything with Samantha. It was adorable reading about them and the progress of their relationship throughout the entire book with their ups and downs. Jase is down to earth, friendly, protective, loves animals and sexy in his own way! The Garrett family is one everyone can connect with because many families now a days have big families. I loved all the children! George was soo cute!!

Sam is very independent and doesn't rely on her mother for anything in the book, until near the end. I found Sam mother to be stuck up and her initial reaction of when the Garrett's first move in 10 years ago still is there. Compared to Sam who used to look out her window and want to be a part of the craziness. Compared to her family which consists of her sister Tracy and her mom. We also see Samantha's moms boyfriend Clay who also is in the novel. It was up to date with all the events that were going on during the summer it takes place and the scene was perfect to imagine. I was on the edge during some of the book and it was worth it because it is a AWESOME book!!  Huntley Fitzpatrick is one talented writer who knows how to create a memorable book for young adults because this one is the perfect read.

The plot was great, it was never boring and I loved how Huntley shows that beginning of Samantha's and Jase relationship, there isn't the insta-love, it developed at a normal pace which every couple does grow through. It was romantic how Jase and Samantha fell in love. Their relationship allows us to see also the changes that come along the way once Samantha meets Jase, he has opened up the world to her. As the obstacles come into place Samantha and Jase's relationship is tested at the hardest times. It was emotional at times but I was rooting for these two to come together. These two are soo cute!! As rating the novel there is not many swearing and there is a little sexuality (not graphic) and some other things that teenagers do on weekends.

I love the writing! Huntley is by far up on the list of favorite writers, she is soo sweet and friendly, I would love to meet her. My Life Next Door is brilliant and I know its one book that I will re-read over and over again!! I am looking forward to Huntley's future books. I recommend this book to anyone!! I was very happy with the end. Characters were amazing and the plot was very well developed! With this book you can read it in one day. Perfect summer read and you will also love this book! Be sure to buy this one!!
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It is no secret that I adore LB Simmons.  The first book in this series, Under the Influence was one of the best of 2015.  I was so anxious to get my hands on book two and it did not disappoint!

If you loved Spencer and Dalton's story, you will love to learn more about Cassie in Out of Focus.  I have to say, if you haven't read Under the Influence you are missing out.  Even though this can be read as a standalone, I encourage you to fall in love with the characters in the first book since it will just enhance your love of this book.

I thought I knew Cassie Cooper in Under the Influence.  Her sarcasm and love for books and Spencer made her fun to read.  What I didn't know was how much she used those things to hide from her past. She is a beautiful soul that needed to tell her story.  LB Simmons did a fantastic job of exposing her story one piece at a time.  The majority of this book plays out like the ending of Under the Influence. The storyline is playing out in Cassie's life at the same time Spencer is getting her ending and epilogue.  I was so consumed with Spencer and Dalton in book one that I wasn't thinking about what was occurring for Cassie.  Let me tell you, it is a heartbreakingly, beautiful story.

Grady Bennett is one hell of a character.  He is kind, patient, and sees so much more of Cassie than she can see in herself.  He knows how to push her but respect her space.  He lets her open up in her own time.  Grady is a class act and every woman deserves someone that is sensitive to their heart issues.

Without getting into too many details, you are going to weep for Cassie and her lost innocence and time.  But, you will see that she is a survivor, just like we all are when faced with terrible acts of injustice.  The poignant story will touch your heart.  Yes, it is heartbreaking.  But, LB Simmons will weave everything back together and make it more beautiful than it was at the beginning.  Thank you for writing such amazing stories that are full of emotion!
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This year is definitely not the year of epic reads for me, but I love a book that makes me actually laugh out loud. I am not talking about thinking "oh thats funny", but actually laugh so much your husband asks what you are doing Devious Minds did just that!

When I first started this one I was terrified, I mean Gray and Sydney are at each others throats. I could easily see that at some point this would blow up in their faces. However, the more I read the more I just came to love this whole dynamic. Sydney and Gray are fantastic and hilarious, and I truly loved their lovers, to enemies, to lovers story.

BUT I also loved just everything else. I loved Jack, Sydneys brother. I loved her roommate, Allison. I loved Grays teammates and friends. See I felt so much angst just reading about their schemes, but all of that fell back when I saw them together or when they interacted with the other characters.

So you know how you get asked questions if you could besties with any character or be the love interest in any story. Well, I love Mal Erikson, this guy has been one of my favoritest characters for a long time. However, NOW, I want to be friends with this entire group: Gray, Sydney, Jack, Chance or Fernando. I mean I would take any or all.

If you are looking for a light fun read, but is also sexy and completely heart warming - READ THIS BOOK!
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I'm not really sure how to put in words how much I absolutely loved this book. Holly and Tyler's chemistry was off the charts, plus the way Holly got Tyler talking was even better. Carian you wrote another heart stopper, that's for sure. I loved Torn, but I have to say, Tied is by far the best book I have read all year. I will definitely be reading it again! I can't wait for Tanner's book to come out.
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Oh my goodness did I love this book! I just finished my e-ARC this morning and am so excited about the fact that I have already completed one book this year that is an early contender for 'my favorite book of 2018'! Reign follows the story of a strong, independent female protagonist named Odessa who is a master necromancer in the kingdom of Karthia. This book starts out quickly and in my opinion really never lets up. I read it so fast, racing to the conclusion - throughout the course of the story my pulse was raised many times, my heart crushed and my spirits soared over a full range of emotions. The magic system is very cool - I loved the necromancers, healers, beast masters, royals, etc. - and the world creation was vivid and believable. The characters were very likable (I have a few different favorites) and the Shades (the monsters of our tale) scary enough to keep you glued to the pages. I would recommend this book all day long to anyone who loves YA fantasy and look forward to seeing what new horizons will await us in Book 2!!! A big thank you to the publisher, Razorbill, for giving me the opportunity to read this book early!
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I absolutely loved this book!!  I missed Lillianas writing so much! I am sad to admit that I haven't read the series that sparked this spin-off series. But, I will read them one day!!
Anyway, I loved that we get both Zacs and Evies POVs. If anything makes me swoon is an amazing male POV. And that is exactly what I got out of this book. I am not ashamed to say that Zac was my favorite out of these two!
Zac takes up fighting in order to help his family out and his story completely broke my heart. He made me sob and wish I could do something to fix everything he was going through. His pain was raw and intense. He had to step up to the plate and grow up faster than normal. He is loyal and passionate towards those he loves and I cant stress enough how much I respect him as a man and as a person.
Evie is a student in high school and has one of the best families I have read about to date. Their story line is so unique and the love they have for each other is palpable. I loved how she had the backbone to fight for what she wanted. She knew exactly what she wanted and wouldnt settle for anything less. I loved her so much!
Its mind-blowing that these two are only 18 years old. They are so mature for their age and I loved it!!! They are so supportive of each other and it killed me to see them struggle in their relationship. Because no matter how amazing a relationship is, there will always be life to deal with.
This is a New Adult romance so there are definitely some sexy scenes. Except, I was so invested that it wasn't enough for me. I wanted more!!! But I am incredibly happy with what I got.
I saw some things coming but all in all, my heart still melted (or broke) when they happened. This book was hilarious and emotional. I was crying a lot over the characters and I cant wait to cry more in the rest of the series!
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Thatch is my hero! Swoonworthy right to the end, I so think this book is worth so many more stars than 5! It had me hooked from start to finish and I really wondered how it would end!
The characters are just fun, hilarious and the close friendships between them was just heartwarming and I just wanted to jump in and be among them.
This would have to be one of my absolute favourite books for 2017!
I truly believe the author could write anything and knock it out of the park!
Thatch and Austin just made the story! Their friends Lucas and Avery added their own charm and I really just didn't want it to end!!
There were some really beautiful moments, some rather sad drama but also the banter was brilliant
Loved, loved loved it!!
Read it!!
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I loved this story so much. I was pleasantly surprised by it! This book has probably been on my kindle for like 6 months or something like that. I have a problem with starting books from authors that I haven't read books written by them. I have no idea why, but it happens. I am really happy that I gave this book and this author a chance though.

Before I read this book, I has heard something about it being inspired by Love Story by Taylor Swift. I could tell, It was amazing, I've always been a fan of Taylor Swift. I even set up a Taylor Swift playlist to listen to while I read this! That being said, while I was reading, the song Teardrops On My Guitar came on and I probably looked pretty funny freaking out cause it said Drew... I am kind of ashamed of my self haha.

So onto the actual book. The idea of reincarnation is a personal favorite of mine for books. I love the idea of second chances and in other series (*Cough* The Immortals by Alyson Noel) they get like a million chances. I love that idea and I think that Michelle Madow did a brilliant job with that idea. Hooking it to the story of Pride and Prejudice was a great idea.

The romance in this book, between Lizzie and Drew, was rather intriguing. I could not put this book down, I swear. I was waiting for the romance and Madow did not disappoint. My favorite scenes had to be the lake scenes! At the first one, I was this (---) close to jumping up and down, happy dancing! My family was looking at me like I was crazy, smiling down at my kindle like a freak. haha

In conclusion, I would definitely recommend this book to everyone, young and old. I cannot wait until I start reading Vengeance in a little while! :)
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I freaking loooved this book!! This is one of my favorites for this year, for sure!  I was really excited for this book, as I loved the Up In The Air series and Tristan was one of my favorite characters from that series.  I sometimes think that it is hard to pull a supporting character with such strong personality traits from one series and give him or her their own book and still keep true to the original character that was in the first series.  However, R.K. Lilley does an amazing job of this.  Tristan is exactly like I would have expected him to be after meeting him in the Up In the Air series.  He is the witty, smartass, bad boy, tattoos and everything, that I expected him to be and more.  While I did not feel like I knew Danika as well as Tristan from reading Up In the Air series, I connected with her right away.  I instantly liked her.  She is not the innocent, young girl you might have thought she was when she met Tristan.  She is a strong and independent character who knows what she wants and does not hold back.  She speaks her mind, and I love that about her.  They both have flaws and horrible tempers, but this definitely adds to the dynamic of their relationship.

They meet and make a very valiant attempt at friendship, but the attraction is just too strong for them to resist.  After living in the same house for weeks, they have an amazing friendship to base their relationship on.  They genuinely enjoy each other's company, which is refreshing for both of them.  Their friendship/relationship is not perfect or pretty all the time.  There are ups and downs that had me feeling every emotion with them. And if you are looking for heat and a dom/sub relationship that is not the typical one, this book has it! Tristan and Danika only follow those rolls in the bedroom and it makes for some very hot sex.  If you have read the Up In the Air series, you know how this turns out, and for me that just made this book that much more amazing. I needed to know what was going to happen next, how they were eventually going to get the place they are in that series.

Once again the supporting characters in this book are amazing! I loved Jared, Tristan's brother. He is an amazing person with such a big heart, but not at all perfect. And I do believe I have found my very first book girlfriend in Frankie.  She's a hot domme and a tattoo artist, witty as hell and a great friend.

This book made me laugh.  It made me hot. It made me cry.  It left me wanting more. While there is not a cliffie, I am still dying for the second book. I need more Tristan and Danika, and if Frankie happens to be there, too, all the better!
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5 Hauntingly Amazing Stars!!!

Oh. My. Gosh.  How much did I LOVE this book??  Enough that its going on my Favorites of 2014 list, thats how much!  I know, I know, this book has been out since 2013, but I just had the opportunity to read it.  And oh boy, am I glad I did!  Villere House has all the things I love in a bookmystery, action, romance and intrigue, for starters.  I love a good ghost story.  When you throw a well-written voodoo storyline, Im there!

The cast of characters are phenomenal, but especially our two leads, Lottie and Xavier.  Oh, Xavier!  Hes hot, hes sexy, hes sensitive, and hes so thoughtful.  Can I have a Xavier please?  Lottie is an empathetic character and one that you will root for.  She is really quite selfless; however, because shes been through so much in her short lifetime, you have to look past her tough exterior and her insecurities to see her heart.

And the setting!  Oh, the setting!  Whats not to love about New Orleans?  A native of South Louisiana, I was thrilled to read about familiar places and things.  References to the French Market, Muffalettas from Central Grocery, Barqs root beer, Oak Alley, Tulane University, Treme, second-line parades, I could go on, but you get the idea.  The authors did their research, and they did it well.  It comes across in the accuracy of the book, and for that, I am so appreciative.

Seriously yall, get this book NOW!  Its a definite page-turner. You won't want to break for the husband, the kids, dinner; youll probably bring it with you to the bathroom!  Im actually kind of glad I wanted until now to read Villere House because now I don't have long to wait for Bayou Grise, the second book in the Blood of my Blood series!  Hussey and Fears have a hardcore fan in me now, and I will be waiting impatiently for book 2!

Villere Houseone of my favorite books of 2014!  Hussey and Fearstwo authors that I will be stalking from this point forward!  I hope yall are ready!