4 "I nearly died from laughter" stars
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Cheater (Curious Liaisons #1) by Rachel Van Dyken
4 stars!!!

Thats the Lucas Thorn effect.

Rachel Van Dyken has had me in hysterics reading this book, I have had tears of laughter and even had a spat my tea incident and I have to admit I haven't laughed as much in ages. The dialogue in this book is some of the best I have read in a while and the humour, wit and banter was prevalent throughout.

Never did figure out how he got his little hot dog in there!

However, I will preface this review with a little disclaimer. If you have an issue with a total manwhore who has a schedule for a different woman in his bed Monday to Saturday, you will not like this book. However, if like me, it doesnt bother you and you can read it for what it is, tongue in cheek, then you will definitely laugh as much as I did. Some of the treatment of secondary characters is rather shady and definitely not empathetic, but if, like me, you read it for the rom com it is, then this will not bother you either. I read this as a light hearted, funny read, yes, it is a bit unrealistic, yes, the situations are a little over the top, but it is rom com and it is that, that I base my review. Do I condone some of the actions, definitely not, but it made for hilarious reading none the less.

Sometimes a guy just needs good sex.

Lucas Thorn was engaged to his childhood sweetheart, the prom king and queen, the it girl and boy and because of the length of their relationship and the friendship of their parents he kinda felt he had to go through with it, even though, deep down, he knew he had feelings for someone else. The night before the wedding though, he gets cold feet and is determined to come clean and this night will forever be known as the night that shall not be named.

Having escaped wedded bliss Lucas is determined to never fall into the same trap again, so he has a different woman in his bed six nights of the week. They all know the situation, they all know they are one of six and all are happy with the arrangement. It works perfectly, until the woman, the one that made Lucas question his engagement all those many years ago, comes to work for him. Oh, and did I mention that she is the younger sister of the original bride to be!!

Its not cheating if you know.

Avery Black was a fantastic heroine, her witty comebacks and her ballsy attitude really brought Lucas to his knees. It is her spitfire personality that really reigns him in and makes him want to change. Avery was always his unicorn, the one he couldn't have, but give him the possibility and this man changes in the blink of an eye. It was this immediate change that really emphasised the depths of his feelings towards her. Lucas just needed a reason to change.

There would be blood, folks. There would be blood.

Rachel Van Dyken seemingly does the impossible with making me root for these two as a couple, I mean come on, this is Lucas Thorn, manwhore extraordinaire. However, once Rachel Van Dyken explains their past and explores Lucass feelings all those many moons ago you begin to understand why he did the things he did. He was trapped and he didn't know how to escape. So, while getting a huge dose of the feels and all those emotions that an Ive loved you forever storyline brings Rachel Van Dyken cements these two in your heart as a couple you want to make it. With love/hate thrown into the mix and some decidedly dodgy situations Rachel Van Dyken will also have you in fits of laughter and it is this light-hearted side that really cemented this as a great read for me.

The last time I tried I fell for someone else. A girl with bright green eyes and strawberry-blonde hair who smelled like grape gum and called me by my last name. She made me feel alive. I think shes the only one capable of giving a cheater a reason to change his ways. Thats all I can give you, the truth.
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Before I begin my actual review I just have to say Im very visual, so when I read the descriptions of the characters, I picture them. I even occasionally post EDGy Candy pics on our Facebook page that match the description. When I came upon Vaughans description, my brain short circuited. I even wrote a note to my girls that I wished I could post a representation of him on our page, but we don't do pics like that.

That was just the beginning of all the smiles coming my way from this book. It was funny. It was also super sweet which isn't usually my thing, but Dirty worked for me. It had enough drama and occasional heartache along the way to cut the sugar. Well, that and the fact that at times it lived up to its name helped.

Both Vaughan and Lydia have had their dreams come crashing down on them. The way they first met was both hilarious and kind of heartbreaking, well at least for Lydia (for Vaughan it was all about her rack). They decide to stick together for a bit while they both figure out how to get the heck out of town as quickly as possible. In the meantime, they end up working at Vaughans sisters place, The Dive Bar, until they get their futures figured out. Vaughan had me from the beginning with his brand of alpha sweet, and Lydia was just a ball of funny, sarcastic sass.

The Dive Bar is cool as heck. I wish we had a bar like that around here. Now the people who work in it are one hugely dysfunctional family. There is lots of love there, but OMG those people are screwed up. Divorces and hookups, tears, and fights. It is pure chaos but not in an OTT angsty way. I think Im going to love this series as each person gets their individual messes sorted.

I did figure out the solution to the issues from the get go, but it didn't really bother me. The journey as Lydia and Vaughan found their way was fun, and Im glad I was around for the ride even knowing where it was going. I do wish I had read the Stage Dive series first because I think there was some back story there that may have explained a couple of things, like why Vaughns band broke up, but overall it wasn't necessary. Its just I have an enquiring mind, and I want to know (so now I have to find time to read that series, Yay!).

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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I loved this book and it even had me laughing out loud at times, I can honestly say that there isn't any of Natasha Madison's work I've loved so far.

I've never really been a romantic comedy fan, but this book had it all and it made me appreciate the funny side all the more, because the interaction between both Lauren and Austin worked so well.

Divorced mum Lauren is up against it from her first day in her new job, her boss is arrogant and totally in love with his job, but since they first meet Lauren is fighting a battle not to hate him, but there is something about winding Austin up that Lauren can't let go, so when Austin reciprocates it becomes a battle of wills.

Until the serious issue makes them face up to the fact that their relationship might be more than a working one. I loved both Lauren and Austin, they were both funny, but when they showed their softer sides I loved that too.

I loved the fact the story had more sides and all worked well to make the story perfect.
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4.5 stars - only because I wish it had been longer!

Originally, I read this one via Audible audiobook. I forgot it was a novella while I was reading and wasn't quite ready for their story to end so quickly. I also had a blast going back to my e-book copy for an immediate mini re-read in order to highlight and bookmark my favorite sexy and funny moments.

I've already started listening to Trust (Wrong #3), Chloe's story and the final standalone novel in this wonderfully sexy and light-hearted series.
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I really thought I knew what I was getting when I read the synopsis for this new book by Ms. Quinn. I mean she writes gut-busting laugh out loud rom-coms. I'm expecting to laugh my butt off in this one...well that did happen, but I also shed so many tears too.

Aaron is a man that's had a tough life and there are parts of this book that when I read what his life was like, what kind of childhood he had, my heart was aching. He's a man that doesn't understand some of the choices made for him and he wants to be loved. He had that love once with Amelia, but that didn't turn out the way they thought it would and it was at his own hand too.

When circumstances brings these two back together, this is their second chance, except for the small fact that she already has a man in her life. And holy moly when we find out who he really is, there's no lack of fireworks, frustration, and caustic words being spat out!!

On the flip side of these emotional tides we get taken on, there is absolutely the snort inducing laugh out loud moments that Ms. Quinn is so phenomenal at writing. The friendship between Tucker and Racer and their girls was a huge part of this book and I loved their camaraderie, the way they had each other's backs and of course the ever present Little Debbie snacks that have a huge role in this book as in the other inter-connected books.

When Aaron and Amelia are forced to see each other on an almost daily basis, I could feel the draw they had towards each other. Their story is unfolded before our very eyes, both the past and the current. They're on fire together in every way you can imagine. Sometimes to the point that my thighs were clenched together. I so wanted them to find their second chance and just push all the outside influences away so they could get to the heart of the matter and that's getting their "us" back.

But alas, it's not that easy. But, I just knew Ms. Quinn would NOT break my heart anymore than it already was because that would just be mean!! When it's all said and done, this is a book that allowed me to experience an emotional avalanche. The heart she puts into each and every one of her characters re-solidifies why she's an author that no matter what she writes I'll be first in line to one-click because she NEVER disappoints!
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4.5 stars

ACCIDENTAL TRYST is the kind of book you just live in, in the moment and I did it often with a smile on my face. I was amused, I laughed, I felt the steam rising and I pretty much loved the characters. Emmy and Trystan are memorable for their hate, their banter and their chemistry.

This book has the characters geographically apart for quite a section of the book, as theyve accidentally picked up one anothers phones. Considering this, these two had the kind of chemistry that illuminated the room....with crackles. Trystan (the Suit Monkey) starts with a hint of jerk but he is about to face something difficult, in actual fact, Trystan is a man evolving and hes so damn funny.

He was a kind, beautiful man, with a tendency toward periodic assholery.

Initially, I thought Emmy was an air-head, probably because Trystan convinced me of this but shes not. Shes such a compassionate character and I loved the story revolving around David. I think and believe that Emmys compassion rubbed off on Trystan. In fact, the influence they had on one anothers lives from afar was good reading. When these two met...boom!

ACCIDENTAL TRYST has a thread of families throughout. The Dubois and the Montgomerys were unconventional and complicated and I loved the saga feel to these families. Im delighted there will be more from connected characters.

Natasha Boyds writing made me slip into the story with ease. She had just the right amount of fun-to-serious measure, alongside buckets of chemistry. The dialogue was sublime and so damn funny. The story never waned, keeping me engaged from cover to cover.

Can we be scared together?

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

Reviewed for Jo&IsaLoveBooks Blog.
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This book opens with Cassie interrupting her parents in anAHEM intimate moment and I about fell out of my chair laughing, I just knew I was in for a good time and was I ever right! It was hysterical and really set the tone for how fun this story was. Clarke is one of my favorite authors to turn to when I need a pick me up, she achieves that perfect balance between humor and romance that works so well for me.

Cassie returns home sort of down on her luck, shes been fired from her London job and her romantic life is pretty stagnant. Instead of the typical plot where the heroine goes home to lick her wounds and get comfort from family, Cassie actually keeps things a secret from then and pretends she left her job willingly and is super happy about it. I love the originality of Clarkes novels, theres never anything cookie cutter about them, but she does consistently create lovable and quirky characters that charm me. Cassies parents were my favorite they were sweet and doting and always embarrassed Cassie with their affection for each other.

This is set in another idyllic location making it a perfect vacation read, plenty of fun loving moments, a dash of romance and so many laughs my sides were sore after reading! Im hopeful this is the start to a new series as there were so many characters that I would love to read about again.

The Cafe at Seashell Cove in three words: Charming, hilarious and Effortless.
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It's been a while since I've read a rack star romance and I felt that this one would be perfect! The description made me giggle so I could only guess how the story would go, right from the start I was laughing.

Evan was totally cocky and I loved it. He gave me all the feels even when I weren't his biggest fan. And he was PIERCED!!! It doesn't get much better then that!

Sienna had some of the best internal dialogue I've read. I was laughing so hard from some of the stuff that flew through her mind.

While this book had its funny moments, it also had its sad ones. My heart broke for Sienna and the crap she went through but in the end, she got her happy ending. Evan irritated me at the start, and a few other times through out the book because He was a total Man Ho, but in the end he won my heart over.

The author did an amazing job with switching point of use giving us just enough of each to keep us hooked and impatiently waiting for more.

Overall. I really liked it. Even with the little bit of sadness and some things that I really didn't agree with,  it was an great read. I plan on reading more from this author in the future. 4 stars #2OCCJD
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I reviewed this at MustReadBooksOrDie with my friend Shelley!

Shel: This story picks up right where the first one left us. We have Braden and Gabrielle engaged and wondering who is doing weird stalkery things and the gang is all here to entertain us through the hi-jinks that ensue. And with Gabrielle leading these friends on a mission to find her stalker, hilarious hi-jinks definitely happen. I love Gabrielle because she's just as clumsy as I am and about a million times funnier--between her interior monologues, the things she actually says, the clients she has to represent, and physical awkardness you have absolutely no chance to avoid laughing...outloud...and with tears rollling down your face. Even her friends (and Braden) have a hard time containing their snorts of laughter at her.

Court: I really love her character, and her awkwardness. Her mind is still blown that a great guy like Braden would want to be with her, but in our minds...why wouldn't he! She is hysterical, and really life is long so you have to have someone you can laugh with. That is what I loved most about this book...the sexy scenes are good, but I am golden if I am laughing...and this follow up provided many great laughs!

Shel: While the humor is one of my absolute favorite things about this story, there are lots of other great things too! The sweet love story of Braden and Gabrielle, their smexy love scenes, their court interactions, and of course the mysterious stalker keep this story moving quickly.

Court: :D See that big smile. Yes, this book and series in general just make me smile. This may seem like a short review, but really what can we say other than we had a lot of fun reading this book and it was pretty effortless to read. I sat down and was in the 20's...next thing I know I was already past 50%...where did the time go? That is the perfect thing for us...and we had a lot of fun. To be redundant, the insane court proceedings that they have to represent are seriously great. I guess atleast they have many laughs while having to deal with that sort of ridiculousness, right!

Shel: This book also give us more of a glimpse of Lily and Adam, Jess and Cam, Beth, Mark, and Drew. They are the perfect counterparts to Gabrielle and Braden and I hope to see more of them as this series continues with Lily and Adam's story. Court: That teaser! OMG I can't wait to see where the story goes with them. Even though I love all of their friends...the idea that Lily is a late night steamy romance author is fun! And I can't wait to find out more about them!

Shel: A fun and great HEA read to add to your Kindle collection! Court: Do it! You know you want to!

Shelley: 4 Stars
Courtney: 4 Stars
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I found so many lines in this book that had me laughing out loud (to myself, no less) that I began to wonder whether Beth Kendrick moonlights as a stand-up comedienne.  The book is anchored by main character Summer Benson who pays her bills by working as an international flight attendant who takes her job very seriously; the most important aspect of her job when we meet her is continuing her flirtatious romance with one of the airline pilots, Aaron.  When one of her fellow flight attendants hassles her about the height of her heels as they prepare to serve customers, Summer replies, "The only thing more high-maintenance than the meal service is me.  I refuse to be hobbled by a few plates of lettuce."

Due to unforeseen circumstances (don't want to spoil too much here!), Summer's romance with Aaron is abruptly cut short and she finds herself in a dilemma about where to direct her efforts and, as it turns out, her life.  Summer decides to descend upon the small town of Black Dog Bay, Delaware, "where all the stores sell Ben & Jerry's and Kleenex."

In Black Dog Bay, Summer, maybe for the first time in her life, finds a way to connect with people authentically.  Summer describes herself as always having been the "good-time girl. That was why people liked her.  That was how she compensated for everything she lacked." She tenuously builds a relationship with a young, impressionable girl, Ingrid, who calls Summer her "mentor," and, in the process, garners the attention of Ingrid's brother, the mayor of Black Dog Bay.

Even though Summer wants to be able to cultivate a meaningful relationship with this man, she "was afraid that whatever she did, whatever he felt for her, it wouldn't be enough."  This is a tale I could relate to and had me thinking that if I, like Summer, could have realized earlier in my life that other people valued me for who I was, rather than who I thought I should be, life may have been just a little easier to handle.

To say that this novel exceeded my expectations would be a huge understatement; beneath the cute quips and laughable antics of Summer and her Black Dog Bay pals lies a story that gets to the heart of one's struggle to define what they need to be authentically happy in their life.  Kudos to Beth Kendrick...she's got another loyal fan.  Now I've got to catch up and read some of her previous work, like The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service and The Week Before the Wedding.
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I was honestly ready to give The Score a solid 4 but I tell you what: the last 25% put me over and I'm here grinning like a fool at how much I absolutely adored this book.

In my opinion, this story isn't trying to save the world or cure cancer. Instead it's a funny, joyful, flirty and simply great read. The chemistry between Allie and Dean was electric. She could tame him like no one before her, much to both of their surprise. From the moment they actually spent some 'quality' time together, all bets were off. I could feel the attraction immediately.

What I loved was that Dean was NOT your typical love 'em and leave 'em jock. He has a real heart, great parents and friends he genuinely cares about. Sure he is manwhore in a lot of ways but deep down he's a good guy. And Allie is not this shy wallflower. I loved that she was able to go toe-to-toe with him, both in and out of the bedroom. They sincerely liked each other and it showed.

The much-needed bit of drama in the last 25% of the book sealed the deal for me. It gave this book the realism it kind of lacked at times, much like Dean's life. The author did these two justice and gave us mature and sensible college seniors, which I so appreciate.

Clearly a great addition to this series, I look forward to Tucker's story next.

A solid 5 stars!!
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This book wasn't "just a romcom" or "a second chance romance"....it was but also so much more.  It was funny, I was laughing so hard a few times I had to stop, I cried as I felt the pain of the things they experienced things.  I absolutely ADORED every single character in this book and I can't wait to read more by this author.
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4.25 stars--LYRIC AND LINGERIE is the first instalment in the contemporary adult THE FORT WORTH WRANGLERS romance series co-authored by Tracy Wolff and Katie Graykowsi.  This is astrophysicist Lyric Wright, and professional football player Heath Montgomerys story line.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Lyric and Heath) LYRIC AND LINGERIE is a romantic comedy that follows the rekindling relationship/ second chance (of sorts) for former childhood friends astrophysicist Lyric Wright, and quarterback for the Fort Worth Wranglers professional football team Heath Montgomery. While at a convention in Hawaii, Lyric gets a call to return home following the news of her fathers heart attack but a wardrobe malfunction finds our heroine wrapped in duct tape lest her significant assets be exposed to the entire plane. Enter Heath Montgomery, Lyrics seatmate and the man she has detested for a number of years. What ensues is a comedy of errors, a humorous seduction of Lyric Wright by the man who has loved her for most of his life.

Heath Montgomery has suffered a career-ending injury and finds himself contemplating a future without the sport that he has loved but rekindling his friendship with Lyric puts a different spin on his life when to appease her fathers anxiety Heath announces his plans to marry his scientist daughter much to the annoyance of Lyric herself. Their fake engagement becomes real when Heath realizes that the woman he pretends to love is the one with whom he wants to spend the rest of his life-now only if he can convince Lyric of the same.

Lyric is a scientist with a brain for numbers, and a body that doesnt stop but Heath Montgomery broke her heart years before, and in the ensuing time she has never forgiven her best friend for destroying her soul. Her last relationship ended when her fiance of 2 years announced that Mercury was in retrograde, and it was time for a new direction-with a hula dancing astrologer.

We are introduced to Lyrics parents, and to Lyrics sister Harmony-a rough around the edges woman who takes no crap from Heath Montgomery and sees right through Lyric and Heaths deception.  After Lyrics wardrobe malfunction aboard the return flight home, Tre the steward is a snarky breath of fresh air as he continues to command the runway with his over the top attitude and designer Luminous Steel duct tape invention.

LYRIC AND LINGERIE is a lighthearted, fun read; an entertaining and enjoyable story about two people lost and looking for a direction in life. The premise is amusing and delightful with laugh out loud moments; the romance is seductive and provocative; the characters are colorful, animated and energetic. Give yourself a break from the over the top angst-ridden romances and pick up a copy of LYRIC AND LINGERIE.
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I was not prepared to laugh my way through this book, but that is what I ended up doing and I definitely want more of this series to see what happens next.
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Becky Wade has managed to do the near impossible by seamlessly weaving together my two favorite genres, romantic suspense and romantic comedy. These two genres don't often work together, but because of Wade's exceptional writing skills, her results are hugely successful, full of mystery and sarcastic wit.

The original storyline of a big rough and tough football player who's being stalked, guarded by a slim and small "protection agent" woman is unique. But all is not as it seems, she's a former Marine, highly qualified for her job. He's big and muscled, but dealing with issues from his past that give him a tender side.

From the start, the personal attraction and chemistry between Dru and Gray had enough tension and heat to singe the page, and it only got better. I loved their witty banter, her not giving an inch during all his flirtatious advances and him enjoying the challenge of trying to win her over. The story had a great balance between the search for Gray's mysterious stalker and his pursuit of Dru.  Their comical exchanges were laugh-out-loud funny and I found myself highlighting them to go back and read again.

Both Grey and Dru had issues from the past to overcome to be able to move forward with their relationship. He had to deal with issues of family dysfunction, abuse and neglect, bitterness and forgiveness and ultimately believing he was worthy of love and capable of loving. Dru had to deal with her competitive streak that first began with her older brothers, her constant striving to be good enough, tough enough and acceptance of who she was after turning her life over to God. Alcohol also played a role in both their pasts, some may take exception to this in a Christian story, but I found it to be refreshingly accurate to modern day challenges, just as physical involvement before marriage also is a temptation. Wade did an excellent job of honestly portraying both.

I loved they had funny nicknames for each other, he called her Revengeress, a  comic book superhero name and she called him Big Football Player. Add in the addition of Corbin, his football team friend and competition for Dru's first kiss and Ashley, his cook and housekeeper, along with appearances by Bo, Ty, Jake and their wives and it's an all-star cast of great characters. And that first kiss! and all those that followed, wow, just wow!

Her One and Only is touching, it's emotional, it's funny, it's charming and it leads a reader towards faith in God. I was thrilled to read it, staying up until 2:00 o'clock in the morning to finish it and it was so worth it!

Dru and Gray's story, the final Porter sibling book, is a swoon-worthy ending to an outstanding family series. Wade's Porter family series is now in my all time favorite trifecta of inspirational family sagas, along with Susan May Warren's Christiansen series and Dani Pettrey's Alaskan Courage series. That's good company to be in. These three series provide some of the most entertaining reading hours I've ever enjoyed.

I'm not sure what Becky Wade's next book will be, but this much I do know, it will be an automatic buy for me.
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There's not a whole lot out there in humorous M/M romance, or not intentionally humorous at least, so Beauty and the Bookworm is a real gem. I felt a fool laughing to myself; luckily I was alone, which actually says a great deal about how funny this story is.

Some of the things Mason's gran says, though.

This is probably a five-star read, but there are a few formatting errors that I couldn't overlook, because they made it difficult to follow the shift in narrative.

Great characters, and an almost-believable romance that laughs at itself. I love the asides from Mason. I'll definitely be reading more from Nick Pageant.
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Can't Help Falling, by Kara Isaac, had me smiling more than a dozen times in the very first chapter. Isaac's wry humor didn't let up throughout the book and had me laughing out loud more than a few times. Which is interesting considering this book deals with the serious subject of how the choices we make, particularly the bad ones, have consequences that can hurt us and other people.

Emelia Mason is just such a person. Feeling the weight of her mistakes, she moves to England to try and atone for the damage she's done. Peter Carlisle is an Olympic-bound rowing athlete, who feels he has a responsibility to make up for his own choices too. They are two overachieving, mistake making people, heavily influenced by their childhoods, in search of atonement and redemption. They find each other along the way, and romance, even though they do everything they can to deny it.

The chemistry between these two was described by cousin Lacey as being so strong that, "The national grid is about to call and ask for it's electricity back". Love that! Another favorite line, "Don't ever date a guy who believes in a drug-free, silent birth". I was dying laughing at that one.

Peter's brother Victor was the perfect brother...perfectly obnoxious, that is, and hateful, self-absorbed and constantly in need of bailing out of trouble. The kind of guy you can't help but dislike.

Friends Allie and Jackson, from Close to You, are true friends who don't disappear when trouble comes, letting their Christianity shine, all while being "real".

Isaac tells a charming story, full of wit, angst and romance. The eye-opening experience of being loved by God, regardless of anything we've done, is the overall theme that comes to a brilliant conclusion by the books end. There's nothing we can do to make God love us less, a line Peter himself quotes, but has a hard time believing. Can't Help Falling is an enjoyable entertaining read I happily recommend. 4.5 stars!

I appreciate Howard Books making a copy of Can't Help Falling available for review.