Destined to be together
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This is how you start a series! But honestly Im not surprised at all. First off I have to say the new format, duel POV and dialogues. I loved! The inner monologues were so good! I loved being inside Tylers head, and Maddies good and evil monologues were priceless, they had me cracking up!!
This book is about heroes, grief, friendship, family, loyalty and fate. This story is sexy and tragic. It is Intense, raw and also funny, which was refreshing I must say.

Here you have these two souls trying to find a way to get out of that dark, lonely, grieving hole they are in. Sometimes when two people are destined to be together and drift apart, fate will help them find each other again. These two were destined to be together!

Ive been a Huss fan for awhile now . Ive read and have all her books and audios too. Ive been a Tad aka Johnathan fan from the moment I heard his first narration. When she announced  she was partnering with Johnathan I said to myself, well he has to be some kind of writer because Julie is not going to partner with a mediocre. They hit it out of the park!! This book is everything I thought it would be and so much more.

Im a firm believer in finding your soulmate, you know the one your destined to spend your life with. I also believe you can find your soulmate in a friend. You know that friend that gets you, that will be there for you always, but now  Im also a believer in writing soulmates, because Julie and Johnathan were absolutely, undeniably destined to be together.
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WOW! What a charming and stunning story about friends to lovers.

When I first read the blurb about this book, I knew I would like it but once I read it, I loved it!

Avery and Drew are phenomenally and perfectly matched. The fact that they've been friends for as long as time, they know all about each other's ways, likes, wishes. And once Avery dropped the bomb about wanting a baby, I loved how Drew took action and propositioned her. Their chemistry is electric and radiates off the pages.

This was such a good book that I recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely story of love, friendship, loyalty and realizing sensual desires.
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I loved how these two got together and their plan that they were sure they could pull off. Kate realized that what you want may not be what you need or really want. Priorities change and it took awhile for Kate and Dominic to realize that. These two were sweet together and so good for each other. I really, really enjoyed this story!
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Meeting and finding common ground, they fall in love, and realize they want to be together and stay where they are.
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This is a sweet interlude with these guys.  Tommy and Prophet figure out a bit about their relationship, the devotion and commitment.  Hot sex, jealousy, a piercing, more sex, plus loving !  Wonderful.  ENJOY !!!
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This is an endearing story of two people coming together through their love of music and their keen sensitivity. They have an immediate language that bridges all difference in the worlds they each come from. I like that this story is realistic, it's real everyday stuff but not boring because the characters are so likable. In so many ways they learn that they are stronger together than apart.
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I enjoyed this story. It was fun to see them get together and fall in love . The attraction made you fall in love with characters.
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Eden, Matt & Johnny have a love that will last a lifetime. Even with all the problems theyve had from the beginning, their relationships all start off as friendships. Matt has loved Johnny all his life, but after his reaction to his dad coming out, he gives up on the possibility of ever being with him in favor of their friendship. Eden comes in with a bang that will leave them all reeling, but she figures out Johnnys secret immediately and hopes it will work out for them. Her bucket list is the only thing she lives for while in fear that she won't make it to her 25th birthday like her ancestors before her. With the help of these two inspiring boys, she completes her list and adds so much more to it. The challenges theyll face together will only bring them closer together and show them all what true love is really all about. Im voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader copy of this book.
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A lovely story about two people finding their way to each other despite obstacles, preconceptions about what makes the perfect mate and how the heart is a mighty force.  The story brought Jean and Angelo alive and they have become couple I feel I know and now cheer them on and imagine them has they journey through their lives growing old together.  Juan Antonio is a gifted storyteller. Look forward to reading the next.
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Your destiny awaits you. Hakeem has lived with monks since he was very young and now that he is old enough he wants to become one but it isn't to be. So he leaves without knowing the real reason as to why he can't just be a monk. One his travels he saves a young gypsy girl from been killed and they become travel companions. Jacinta is now safe but she doesn't realize that her & Hakeem are going to play a big part in the war that is coming. Along the way the save Elana the elven princess from certain death and now they all travel together.
Elana & Hakeem are very much in love it just happened and they know that they all never going to be safe out in the open but how can they keep Jacinta safe as well? Can they become a family even though her father hasn't agreed to her marriage? The further they move towards home the more dangers appear as there are many that want them all dead. Will Elana be able to save her family in time or will she be in the last in her line? What does the future hold for them as they are part of the prophecy that will save many of people and elves. A good read
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Adam meets John at a party that he's just about to leave. Having recently been awakened to the spiritual nature of the world, he sees a kindred spirit in John. Pulling him aside, he engages in conversation with John, and eventually they connect physically.

This is a short story with well-developed characters, an interesting plot, and well-written romance. It's a delightful read.
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There are few things in life that bind two people together more completely than the bond that is shared between brothers. As twins, Aiden and Kai are doubly bound, but what are brothers supposed to do when the relationship that ties them together is also holding them apart?

Aiden made a promise to his brother ten years ago that he intends to keep. Despite their estrangement and the disapproval of the woman he loves, Aiden is determined to mend his relationship with his brother. Their thirty-second birthday is the perfect opportunity to make a fresh start and live their lives the way they should have from the beginning.

Kai has changed; the years he spent separated from Aiden almost destroyed him. Aiden is distraught to discover that the man standing before him is just as reckless as the one he remembers from their youth.

The brothers don't really know each other any more. Trapped between the shared memories of their past and the separate experiences of the decade they spent apart, Aiden and Kai will quickly discover that few things are ever as they appear.

CHASING THE DRAGON is a novella length story that captures a brief moment of time in the lives of two brothers. With a delicate balance of physical passion and deep emotionalism, Ash Penn shows readers just enough of the past to bring the present to life. While tackling the subject of twincest, CHASING THE DRAGON is more than an erotically written taboo storyline. With unexpected twists and turns, I found this book to be well-paced and was kept guessing up until the very end.

I would recommend CHASING THE DRAGON to readers who are looking for a complex storyline with emotional depth that challenges the socially acceptable standards of love as we know it.

My OFFICIAL REVIEW written for The Romance Reviews
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This is a band about to be reborn, the amount of evolution in the members is remarkable. The chemistry overall is perfect with some of the songs being heart broken to even darker songs then ever heard befroe from them. I purchased this CD on release date  from a local vender (In no way would i wait for this CD to ship). I just think it needs to be expressed how this album makes an impact, and i know the boys in the band are going to stick it out even tho they are being dropped their label, and are stuck on larger van for small tours, but with all this new world to them, im sure there will be more anger and determination to come from them. Amazing CD, from an amazing band.
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Ben Emerson is a minister's son who has been struggling with his sexuality since his teens largely due to the toxic influence of his family and the church trying to convince him that his feelings are wrong. We know him as Ezra's conflicted, college ex-boyfriend from Paint the Stars, and we saw Ben through the hurt eyes of Ezra. But now we see what Ben has really been through and why he made some of his past choices. After much soul searching, Ben is now living in San Francisco and trying to build his own life.

He takes a bold step messaging his former childhood best friend, Xavier Ramos. They were very close, but young, and had confusing feelings. And ultimately it ended in pain and the loss of their friendship. But now they are older, wiser, and more in tune with themselves. Xavier was first introduced as Toby's room mate in A Hundred Thousand Words. He projects his own personality to the world with his attitude and outer forms of expression. He is bold, pierced, tatted, likes some feminine embellishments, and is casual about sex. He is out, but does not get attached or share intimacy. He was a lonely kid and has abandonment issues and a fear of rejection.

As Ben becomes more comfortable asking Xavier for what he needs--to explore his sexuality in a safe and accepting way--they begin to grow closer again. Lessons in life, desire, sexual experiences, trust, and understanding only strengthen their connection that was a big part of their past. It was supposed to only be a physical relationship with no strings, but their attachment, feelings, and fears begin to grow. Xavier is patient and protective, and gives Ben courage to be himself. He pushes him out of his comfort zone to learn what he really likes and to challenge his pre-conceived boundaries. Ben has always seen the real Xavier and made him feel important, even when he felt invisible to others. And Ben makes Xavier more willing to share intimacy and be more vulnerable than he ever has with anyone.

But their pasts have left scars. Ben especially struggles with the right and wrong of feelings, and the negative influences in his life. And Xavier's fear of loss and rejection holds him back. They both have insecurities and fears, but so many strong feelings. They want. They need. They hope. They worry. They come together. They separate to process. They learn about each other and themselves. It is a whole new world for both of them and difficult to accept the possibilities of what could be if they can let go of their pasts, embrace the present, and hope for a future. They are different in many ways, but also can balance and ground each other.

Will they find the strength to fight their demons, hold onto each other, and truly live their lives how they want?

This is told in dual points of view so we can understand what they are really feeling and thinking even when they are afraid to share it. I really liked both of the main characters and could understand their motivations and fears. It is emotional, heartbreaking, sexy, sweet, funny, frustrating, and full of good messages. This is a story about self discovery, but also about friends, family, acceptance, freedom of choice, and living life to the fullest. It brings back some characters from other Christina and Nyrae books, but can be read as a complete standalone. But having read the others, I enjoyed the progressions of some of the other couples as well.
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Espe and Drew met while they were on vacation with their families, when they were just 18.  Although they only spent 1 week together, they connected and fell completely in love.  They parted ways promising to stay in touch and for awhile they were able to keep that promise.

As all too often happens, life happens and their resolve to stay in touch falls apart, and each end up marrying someone else and starting a family.  Yet  deep down in their hearts, both Espe and Drew never felt complete in their marriage - something was always missing, but each tried as hard as they could to be happy.

I loved this story. NK Morales did a great job, in weaving a tale that made me fall in love along with Espe and Drew and I knew that even though they tried to be happy in their marriage and children, that they were destined to be together and I remained hopeful to the end that they would find each other again.

I look forward to reading more from NK Morales in the future!
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Sometimes you meet the right person at the wrong time

Mark and Meredith were high-school sweethearts. They were each others firsts. They loved each other deeply, but at seventeen with future goals and dreams ahead how could it last? Devastating both their hearts, Meredith chose to embark on her future without Mark. Where she was headed and what she wanted to achieve she couldn't bear any distractions. And thats exactly what Mark was for her. A distraction.

But true love has a way of finding its way back.

Fast forward ten years later and Meredith is back in town. A tragic event reunites her and Mark. When they see each other again, its like no time has passed. The feelings and knowledge of one another are still there. Stronger now with age and distance. But can they make it work? Is their time now or will Meredith walk away from Mark again?

You are my biggest what if, M.

Kristen Proby has a way of writing believable fiction. I forgot I was reading a romance novel and instead felt like I was witnessing two people meant to be together finally find their way to each other. She truly brings her characters to life.

Mark and Meredith never got over each other. There may have been lovers between their separation, but none came close to ever making it into their hearts. There wasn't a moment that one didn't think about the other.

Its hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember.

But fear, not the chase of future dreams, may be their downfall this time around. Mark doesnt trust that Meredith won't leave him again. Shes chosen to leave him behind before. Meredith is terrified of losing him. After all, everyone she lovesdies. Theres a scene towards the end of this book where Meredith is faced with her fear. It is heart wrenching and painful to see what triggers her fear of loss. Kristen Proby had me curled in a ball, clutching my Kindle and bawling my eyes out. That particular scene really made me reflect on my own life and how fast things could change. I wanted to gather my kids and husband and just hold them, being that is was well past midnight at the time I let them sleep. But it was a good reminder of what not to take for granted.

There were daysI would have exchanged a year of my life to touch you one more time.

Of course Breathe With Me was full of steamy bedroom scenes that could have fogged up my glasses. Mark in the bedroomyum! Alpha male, adoring, attentive. Oh the characters that reside in Ms. Probys head.

I love you so much it hurts to breath, Meredith.

One thing Ive said time and again throughout my reviews of this series is I love how we see everyone. I mean every character from this series. We see their lives evolve. Babies born and children growing. Were invited on the crazy, wild Girls Night Outs. And this book does not disappoint with the GNO. The Montgomery and Williams clans head to Vegas for a weekend. Yeah, let your imagination run from there.

The air smells of sweet liquor and bad choices as the girls laugh and high-five each other.

Overall this was a fantastic read and one not to miss. Only one more to go till the end of this amazing series. Thank you, Ms. Proby, for this wonderful journey you have kept us on. Until next time.
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Promises.sometimes they are made with the best intentions. Other timesthey are given without a fleeting thought. Can you imagine if that promise centers around your future? What if you make a pact that will shape all things to come? Would you honor it?

Good friends are the foundation of life.sharing in the celebrations, heartache, and lifes ups and downs. For Linden and Stephanie, that friendship was the foundation of a pact. Both have had their fair share of relationship failures. Each never finding that one true love. With thoughts leaning towards their future, a pact was proposed. A promise that ignites a fire brewing within the two friends. Transforming a friendship into something they could only dream about.

WOW!! This surprise release from Karina Halle threw my book life upside down. Besides the fact that readers never knew this book was coming.the premise is a friends-turned-lovers type of romance. The Pact deviates from anything that Halle typically writes. Its what makes this book unique. A change of pace in the typical romance genre. For me - it was the pull I needed to take me out of a book funk!!

Readers will enjoy the relationship that Linden and Stephanie experience through the years. The build up of something more. The anticipation of what could come to pass. Each nuance of finding that person that just completes you. The Pact is a story that readers will find is relatable. It leaves you anticipating the future for Linden and Stephanie, but leaves you wanting a little C&C of your very own!