5 well-deserved stars!
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An excellent story with so many little twists and turns of romance & suspense! I have read a lot of books and I must say this book is well-thought out, intriguing & involves the reader in such a unique way.
5 stars all the way around for the author,Carmen DeSousa, whose way of combining romance and suspense is very classy!
I will definitely be reading the rest of Carmen DeSousa' s novels and short stories!!
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After reading Consolation and Conviction, I really liked Mark, but I completely fell in love with him in Defenseless. That first chapter had me laughing and itching for more from this cocky and charasmatic alpha and I just couldn't put this one down. This is book 5 in the interconnected Salvation series, but can be read as a stand alone.

Most of the time when I read a book, I will usually like the hero or heroine more than the other. This is the first time that I loved them both equally. Charlie and Mark are so perfect together because they are male/female versions of themselves! They are fiercely loyal, protective, intelligent, and give as good as they get. Their arrogance and competitive nature created some of the wittiest banter I have ever read. I was laughing out loud so many times from their little jabs and barbs. Corinne Michaels has such an awesome sense of humor! As if that wasn't enough though, Mark and Charlie's sexual chemistry is off the charts! These two were so hot that I thought my kindle might melt! They took going for a dip in the ocean and the mile high club to a whole other level. Don't even get me started on the audiobook either! Let's just say Zachary Webber and Andi Arndt did a phenomenal job bringing this book to life! ;)

I'm usually not a huge fan of romantic suspense, but it really worked here and I was dying to uncover all the secrets and lies. The book was fast paced and kept me on my toes until the very end. Defenseless really had it all - action, mystery, comedy, and romance. I loved seeing old friends from the Salvation series too, especially Liam and Lee. The epilogue was perfect and left me with a smile on my face. Although I'm sad the series is over, I'm happy with how it all wrapped up. You definitely don't want to miss this one!
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This story has been a fantastic experience. I have read every book written by Vi Keeland, and this is now my favorite. Hunter and Natalia are both strong, beautiful and complex characters. The chemistry is immediate from their first meeting. Hunter with his dirty mouth and persistent pursuing of Natalia. Natalia tries to make Hunter think shes not interested in what hes offering. Their journey is filled with comedic events, sexy times, heartwarming moments and heartache. I laughed, I swooned, and I cried. I will recommend this to all my friends. Id like to listen to this on audible. Best of 2018!
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"Right Kind of Wrong" was exceptionally phenomenal and my favorite installment in the Finding Fate series. The storyline and characters were amazing, and had me completely addicted throughout. I loved Jack and Jenna's personalities and chemistry together, and how their relationship progressed throughout. They were definitely entertaining, and I honestly couldn't help but fall in love with them right off the bat. They were awesome in every way and I loved reading their story and going on this journey with them. It was beyond interesting, to say the least, but I was sooo happy with the outcome. Even if it took a while for a certain stubborn woman to admit her true feelings to an equally stubborn - yet extremely kind and handsome - man. I truly loved everything about this novel, especially the fact that it was told from both Jack and Jenna's alternating points of view. I loved the relationship they had with their friends and family as well, even if they were all a little quirky. I also loved Chelsea Fine's writing style, and how she drew me right in from the very beginning and completely held my interest until the very end. And boy, was it a phenomenal ending. I honestly cannot sing enough praises for "Right Kind of Wrong" and the entire Finding Fate series. It was beyond incredible and completely exceeded all of my expectations and then some!
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Seriously, in my eyes these two can do no wrong!
If youve read the blurb and perhaps some reviews, you will know that this is part of a series and it is not the usual fluffiness we come to expect from these authors.
To be honest, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect, but boy was I taken on a rollercoaster ride! Ladies, you have played with my emotions in the best of ways!
The writing is impeccable as we came to expect from the authors, the peace fast and the character development was exceptional. We have angst, we have drama, romance, chemistry. In the perfect amount for an amazing combination.
The storyline is very engaging and I literally read the book in one sitting.
I truly recommend this book, it is great! It will end on a cliffhanger, so be warned. But book two is not far away.
I received an advance readers copy and volunteered a review.
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FIVE WORTHY STARS

Reviewed by Sharon Thrse Nuttall for Kindle Friends Forever

I must confess that this is the first book I have read by this author and I had no idea what to expect. Goodness gracious me! I was literally sucked into a whirlwind of emotions from the first page of the prologue! This beautifully written story is about life, death, undying love, and above all, complete and utter trust between three lifelong friends.

The protagonists tightly-knit relationship is put into perspective when we read flashbacks of Ems memories throughout this incredibly heart-wrenching love story. Although they all have their own stories to tell, the crux of the matter is without a doubt, Andy. His battle against the clock, his wish to please the two people he loves while suffering such a dire illness, his compunction to live life to the best of his possibilities, is described by the author in minuscule detail. A warning here folks! Get your hankies ready because Andy, Em and Seth are going to rock your boat in an ocean of grief, a touch of happiness and yes, humour! Just to give you an idea of how absorbing this story ismundane things like going to sleep were insignificant!

Since time is Andys enemy, he gives them a list of unfulfilled wishes which theyll do their utmost to accomplish. Get ready for a laugh and a half here because some of the things he asks them to do are hilarious. They've stood by him through thick and thin since youngsters and its his way of saying how much he appreciates their undeniable love. The last wish was not exactly unexpected, but when it happened, it left me mentally distraught. It also made me reflect upon many who have left someone dear behind. Not only does that person want one to carry on living, but they also want to be remembered for the good times they have had with them. And boy oh boy, when you reach this point in the book, you think you know whats coming! Far from it! Andy unselfishly has the last word which will bring a smile to your face, make you cry heaps of tears and make you want to read this book again!

Whether or not Em eventually accepts her destiny with open arms remains to be seen, and can Seth keep his promise to his best friend and override the deeply embedded guilt hes carried on his shoulders since Andy fell ill? These two loveable and caring characters take the back-seat with admirable finesse because all said and done, this is Andys story. Perfectly narrated, faultlessly written and simply unputdownable!

Well! What can I say to you Ms Johnson? Your ability to hit home and your sensitivity regarding this horrendous illness is unquestionably commendable. You have managed to take me on a roller-coaster ride of unfathomable heights and I'm still coming down! I could write more about your marvellous characters but it would be totally unfair to the reader. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to read such a touching story.

Simply bravisimo!
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This was one of my most highly anticipated reads for this year!  Kristy Bromberg did not disappoint!  I thought I loved Colton, but phew, now I really love Becks!!!  This was definitely an emotional story that hits close to home for a lot of people.  It felt real and it took me over a week to write this review so I could process everything.  Kristy is so incredibly talented and really draws every emotion out of her readers.  I loved Becks and Haddie's story and hope to see some more about them in the future!!
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Hotly anticipated, Laurelins duet to Free Me more than lives up to the hype. When this appeared on my kindle I sort of majorly freaked out with excitement. And it was entirely well deserved.

At the end of Free Me, I was practically crumpled into the floor in a ball rocking slowly back and forth wondering HOW Laurelin could leave me in such a state for months. Needless to say, I was more than ready to dive into Find Me.

If I thought that the passion was intense before, I was mistaken. We pick back up with Gwen a year after JC goes into witness protection declaring that he will find her after the Trial of the Century is over and hes safe once more. Gwens struggling to move on  and in truth, she hasnt. Shes treading water, screwing Hudsons brother to pass the time (yup. not a typo. also not a spoiler, you learn that in like the first two seconds, so calm down) and waiting for JC to return to her life.

And then he does.

And its awkward and angsty and uncomfortable and the tension buzzed through the pages so hard that my fingers were shaking.

Paige makes us work for it, but its absolutely worth it. There are a lot of surprises in this book, some of which made me want to throw my kindle and others that had me slapping a hand over my mouth to cover my gasp. JCs just as smooth, in control, obstinate and utterly adorable as he was in Free Me, and his words will both set you on fire and have you swooning.

Gwen has grown by leaps and bounds from where she was, but she still struggles not to go numb when things start to go awry. Even as JC and Gwen finally solidify their love, they continue to hit roadblock after roadblock on their path to happiness. I was so nervous as the pages turned and things were getting more complicated, but then Id be reminded: The love they have for one another is epic & timeless. This book is sweet, romantic, suspenseful and angst-ridden.

IT HAS EVERYTHING. No question, its going on my favorites list.

Find Me takes you to the edge and keeps you there, holding your pleasure  delaying your gratification  so when you finally get to the end, its so much better than you ever could have imagined. Grab a hold of your lady balls and get prepared to crash and soar on this crazy ride.

Gah! I love it I love it I love it!

[I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review]
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First off I have to say that I begged for this book! I was first introduced to Sharon's writing with her book The Chat. Also an incredible story, but while one man get his happily ever after with the girl the other man is left heartbroken and alone. That is where His Second Chance Love comes into place. The book I so desperately needed...Will the man I feel in love with in The Chat find his true love as well? Well His Second Chance Love rocked my world! The main character is hard not to love. He is established in his career, sexy, incredibly attentive, and thoughtful. There is a never a dull moment. It has a dramatic experience, passion, fun, and love with twists and turns I never saw coming. It's one of those books you just don't want to put down. If I wasn't reading, I was still thinking about the book. Sharon brought all the characters to life so flawlessly that I felt like I knew them. I don't want to give anything away but I laughed, smiled often, and cried.  I waited for this book and it was more than I could have dreamed of! It has truly become one of my favorite stories!
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Everything about this story was exceptional.  Tristan and Isabella are by far my favorite fictional couple.  They both had a haunted past that was threatening to reemerge and tear apart what was building into an amazing relationship filled with trust and most importantly love.  In addition to the amazing sex scenes, there was suspense and a twist that I didn't see coming.  But lets talk about those sex scenes, shall we?  Oh. My. Gosh!  Talk about out-of-this world chemistry! The sex in this book is OFF THE CHARTS and oh so HOT and delicious! Its edgy, steamy and intense.  Oh, did I mention HOT? The sex didn't overpower the story though, but complemented it and made it breathtaking!

It has been forever since a book has consumed me, but At His Mercy did just that - controlling my life until the very last page was read  it was impossible to put it down!  Its a story that grabbed me from the very first page and consumed every waking moment.  Its superbly well-written and flows effortlessly.  I am truly excited and totally in love with the start of this series and will most definitely be picking up the next installment when it releases.

This book won't be for everyone, but if you love erotic romance that includes some light BDSM, an enthralling plot and a happy ending that will leave you utterly satisfied, then pick up At His Mercy.  Shelly Bell has some serious talent with her amazing storytelling ability and is an author I will be adding to my list of favorites. This story is well deserving of a five-star rating and one that I would not hesitate to recommend.
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I loved loved loved this book! Jaymin and Jane flawlessly create this world  of dwellers, sols, and gods, and make you fully believe that you are part of it, pulled along with poor, clumsy Willa! This book will continuously surprise and amuse you from the moment you start. Willa's snarky attitude is refreshing and entertaining, but you'll also fall in love with her loyalty and fire that sets her apart from everyone else in her world. Each of the Abcurse brothers has their own spark to bring to the book, and you'll find yourself thinking you've picked your favorite--right up until the authors bring another one into the scene!
I absolutely adore both Jaymin and Jane's writing separately, so them writing together was a dream. Their writing fits together so well that once you start, you won't even remember that there are two of them writing. I physically couldn't read it fast enough. I'm already hooked on this series, and I cannot wait until the next one!
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FIVE STARS!! Jesse and Jamie Lynn's story is the first one I've read in this series and this is book 3. We do get glimpses of the other two couples from the first two books and now for sure I will be going back to read them.

Emotional, steamy, and full of surprises! This book had me glued! My heart hurt for Jamie Lynn AND for Jesse. Both our main characters experienced their fair share of heartache throughout their lives. Surely, they were due for some well-deserved happiness!!

I really enjoyed the author's writing style and how everything flowed nicely along the way (nothing was dragged out unnecessarily).

I am excited to see what else AJ Renee has for us all and the amazing characters of the St. Fleur series!! Five stars!
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5 Huge Ginormous Eggplant Shaped Stars

Oh man did I love this book, and was up until 1:30 in the morning reading it. I ended up so invested in these characters and every emotion they felt. I also laughed my head off on multiple occasions.

The story: So yeah, Im laughing right now just thinking about this story. But I must channel serious, because I want you to read this book too. Its Bretts story that starts with a tragic night that changed so many lives forever. It ripped so many people apart, and even though 4 years have gone by no ones heart has healed, and some wounds are still really raw.

But then Jesse comes into the story ready to see if Brett is ready to go from acquaintances to more. We watch Brett start to heal, but at the same time Jesse gets entangled into the awfulness that has consumed Brett for so long. This story is their journey of finding loveand it is epic!

The MCs: Lets now talk about Brett in more delicious detail. He was honest and so hot. le sigh. He was also a good, and I mean really good person. He was so good that he did the right thing by his wife when everyone else in the world would have walked away. While this was the trait that made him such a good man, it was also the one that held him back too. I loved everything about him, and how he worked through his emotions to come out the other side to find happiness.

Unlike brave and open Brett, Jesse was shy and nervous, but in a real way. I never felt frustrated with her. She was shy, but still pretty upfront and willing to put her heart on the line. I had to admire her for that. She waited for Brett to be ready, but never lost her self respect. I loved her thought process, and was able to totally get in her head thanks to Ms. Martinezs awesome writing style.

The Romance: The romance was crazy hot. Holy guacamole. Jesse went from kind of shy to a sex kitten. Brett and Jessie had a chemistry that worked as just friends as well as sexy time lovers, which is why it came across so well. WARNING: You will need a fan to cool yourself down while reading this.

Other Characters: I hate Sarah. H A T E. She is a mean and awful person. I hated her before the accident too. She was full of herself. Ick. I didn't feel sorry for her at all. I agree with Caleb and that she was responsible.

Not only did we get a great set of main characters, but the best friends were pretty awesome too. Kara, Jesses friend and roommate was HILARIOUS (The Vegetable Report). I want to hang out with them. But lets not forget about Bretts best friend, Caleb. Hold me back because I want to put my arms in the air and declare my love. *sings* I love Caleb. Oh man, he is F.I.N.E. and I pray that book 2 will be filled with filthy naughty talk by him. Please and thank you, Ms. Martinez. Yes, I am totally shameless about this.

The Ending: The epilogue warmed my soul. It was perfection. I went into the story expecting to be crying throughout since the book centered around a tragedy, but it never pulled at my heartstrings like that. Not that its a bad thing, just an FYI. I do have a feeling that book 2 will be bringing on the waterworks though. I cannot wait to start it. Can. Not. Wait.

Would I rec this? YES YES YES YES YES.
Aly Martinez is wicked talented!!
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I desperately wish I could give this book more than the allowable 5 stars! I LOVED this book! I discovered Nicole Deese's work after she'd already written a few books and I've not completely caught up yet, but I can't wait to do just that. She is a tremendous author. She manages to capture the reader's heart from the very beginning, crafting characters that live on in your heart after reading the last word.

Told in 2 POVs, this story is full of emotion and depth, even the secondary characters. I felt as if I were indeed a part of the action and several scenes brought such joy to my heart, I gasped aloud. Truly, this is one for your keeper shelf and worthy of a re-read many times over. Just don't miss it.

*I received a preview copy of this book. The opinions stated are entirely my own.
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Damn it Yoon, this is the second time in two books that you've caused my eyes to "sweat." And now, knowing that it will be possible that I will cry every time I open one of your books, I WILL MOST DEFINITELY READ WHATEVER YOU WRITE.

  Daniel is a dreamer and Natasha is a facts only type of person. The difference between the two of them is staggering. But for some reason, the universe has made it so the two of them must meet and that then one of them makes sure they continue to be around each other. This story shows the true meaning of opposites attract.

  The main thing I loved about this book was all the emotions it illicited out of me. On some pages I smiled so hard my cheeks hurt. On others I was swooning so hard I thought I might faint. And then at the end I was crying so hard because things weren't going the way I wanted them to that I closed the book. I felt some of everything in this book and i could tell then that I was fully invested.

  I also fell for this story because of the characters. I loved that she modeled them after herself and her husband. It helped to give a picture of the characters. I also loved that they were so opposite from each other. It gives true meaning to "opposites attract" and I love that! I know it's something small, but it made the story even more cute. Their banter and their arguments weren't even bad because they were still so adorable together.

  The romance was something special. I'm normally not one to fall for insta-love, but with this one I loved the characters so much I couldn't help it. Daniel and Natasha just had that much chemistry. They learned as much about each other in one day as most people learn about each other in a month. I think this may be why I fell for them. They learned everything so quickly because they WANTED to be around each other. They wanted to get to know each other better, but there were things stopping them that were out of their control. (See, this is why my eyes were sweating smh)

  As for the writing style and the imagery, Nicola Yoon has still got it. I LOVED Everything, Everything and I remembered all over again why when I read her newest book. Yoon has quickly made it to the top of my favorite contemporary romance authors and I can't wait to see what else she comes up with next. I think I loved this one more than her first, and if you know me, I LOVED that one!

  Yoon knows exactly how to write contemporary romance. She hits hard in all your emotions and of course doesn't hold back on the swoons. She keeps getting better with each book, so I'm excited to see what she comes up with next!
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5++ emotional STARS!!!

Can I get a standing O for Reylynn Purdue?!!  This book pulled from me some conflicting emotions!  It just kept coming and all I could do was stand there. I finished this about a week ago and I can't stop thinking about it. Can't stop needing more. More of the poetically written book, strongly developed characters, and profound feelings. Just WOW.

This book has a lot going on. From devastating circumstances, as outlined in the blurb, to a beautiful growth of a lovely girl. A girl who has to put herself back together from all she's been through. There was a cheating ex-boyfriend, a terrific big brother, a long-time crush, a super best friend, and a hot surfer guy. But my review touches on the feelings that poured from my soul as I read it.

Without You was sweet, beautiful, heart wrenching. Roxy, our heroine, was stunningly broken.  She'd seen horrific things and witnessed a betrayal she'd never thought possible. I wanted to jump in the pages and rescue her from the emotional turmoil playing on repeat in her mind. I was heartbroken, angry, and in tears for her. But she was also unbelievably strong - she was just too afraid to let it all go.

"I used to be happy. I used to be a whole person. Now, I was just a broken mess."

Seriously pulling at the heart-strings people! Roxy had only her best friend, Tonya, and her over protective, over bearing, well meaning older brother, Ryan, as her go to.  She didn't want to worry Tonya and didn't want to pour out her thoughts and emotions to the one person that loved her unconditionally - Ryan.

"...I saw how much my depression-induced seclusion was affecting everyone else. I didn't want them to worry about me I was broken, they couldn't change that. The were was no reason to pull them into my misery."

She was 18.  But such an old soul. I just kept thinking, 'oh my, she's going to fall apart at any moment and what will happen then'.  Roxy kept everyone at arms length.  Sometimes father. Keeping everyone locked out and when they did attempt closeness - she would push them away.

"I told you I wasn't going to stop wanting more, but here you go again, pushing me away when I remind you what I want. You are always pushing me away."

But through all that grunge and grime there was a strong woman ready to take flight. I could see there was a brightness to her like a 'diamond in the rough'.  It's not all doom and gloom, she did liven up at certain parts of the book. But she had all these layers of truths coming to light. It was like confetti and it just kept covering her with more questions than answers. I was overwhelmed and on the edge of my seat devouring every page.

"My mom was never coming back. I could never un-break my heart. I was never going to be the whole person I once had been. I was a shadow of my former self, and more and more pieces fell off every day."

Roxy had to make some really tough decisions near the end. This is where you get your tissues people. She broke my heart - but I was so damn proud of her for taking the 'adult' route. To know what she needs to find herself and not just what she wants. Ugh!!

Seriously perfectly written!  And really?!!  I did not know this ended - I won't say cliffhanger but obviously unfinished!!

And behold!!  A second book coming soon!!  And I've got my one-click finger ready...And impatiently waiting!!
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Graham and Sorayas story in Stuck-Up Suit was absolutely amazing, and even better than the last novel written by these two authors! Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward did a phenomenal job writing and telling Graham and Sorayas story, and they managed to make it extremely entertaining and a true joy to read. Graham and Soraya were amazing characters, and I truly fell in love with them and their story from the very beginning. They were complete opposites in a lot of ways, but somehow they made a perfect couple at the same time. Graham and Sorayas relationship seemed to progress pretty quickly in the beginning, but then things got real interesting. And I mean REAL interesting. I don't want to give away any spoilers, because I really hate when other people do it, so Ill just leave it at that. I will say that it is definitely worth reading to find out! I loved that the authors told the story from both Graham and Sorayas POV, and I also loved their banter and the relationship they had with each other. The book was humorous, heartfelt, sexy, and full of surprises that had me guessing at almost every turn. It really was a joy to read and I am so happy that I gave it a try. I hated the conflict but loved how it was resolved. The epilogue was perfect and one of my favorite parts of the book, so that made up for it. I truly give Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward immense credit for doing such an amazing job with Stuck-Up Suit, and I sincerely hope they continue writing novels together, because I will definitely keep reading them!