Simply Awesome 4.5 Stars!
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This was an excellent book, and as other's have said, it was a steal for 99 cents. There were great details and it just kept moving along. There wasn't a single lull. I enjoyed it and will be reading more from Jessica in the future.
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Aaaaahhhhh I loved this book so much! I always enjoy good werewolf stories - but this really was a step beyond, with characters I absolutely adored and a really original take on the werewolf mythos and a unique, compelling magical system. For once in a book with alternating points of view, I was just as invested in both POVs, and even the side-characters are vibrant and satisfying. The romance is both complicated (by grim context) and understated (a small subplot for one of the PoVs rather than the main plot for either of them), but oh, the chemistry between Natividad and her love interest is FABULOUS - I really want to see what happens next with it!

I hope SO DESPERATELY that there will be a Book 2 soon, because I really, REALLY need to find out what happens to all the characters! And for once, I really do mean ALL of them, not just the heroine or hero.
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Okay where to begging with the awesomeness that is this series? Loved the storyline, the plot twists, and the depth she is able to bring to her characters. I am a little anal retentive about spelling, grammar and description inconsistencies and there were quite a few with this one. So the fact that I am still singing its praises is a testimony to this book. (T.M. Frazier I'm willing to help with those things just to be able to read what you write! I think you are that awesome! Let me know if you need another beta reader!) but seriously the book is HOT, the flow of conversations perfect, and really swoon worthy!
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4.5 Stars!!I really loved this one. Sam Young has such a great formula for writing romance and Moonlight on Nightingale is no exception. The chemistry, banter, writing, and storyline all flow together so well that takes you on the journey with the characters. This whole series has been one of my favorites.

Grace was a lovely heroine. She's the kind of women I love to read about in books. She's witty and smart and not all whiny. Grace has a troubled past that's made her a bit introverted and insecure but she doesn't let that stop her from living her life and trying to move on. She jumps over her obstacles instead of treating them like road blocks. Although she tries to avoid confrontation at all cost, something about Logan brings out the snark in her. Boy can she get sassy with this broody Scott!

"Logan Macleod was an arrogant pain in my arse."

When we first meet Logan, he is a broody, in your face, man slut. He's a new neighbor in Grace's apartment building and his late night antics are driving her crazy! She's tired, sick of his arrogance and just wants him to go away. But the more confrontations she has with him, the more she feels something for him too. Theres a connection thereeven though she doesnt want to admit it. Yes, hes arrogant, broody and a bit of an arse but hes so much more and has his own demons hes trying to deal with.

Are you always this deliberately irritating? I huffed, mirroring his stance by crossing my arms over my chest. To my surprise, this caused Logans lips to twitch, and his eyes started dancing with humor. I only seem to irritate you. He cocked his head to the side. I wonder why that is. Because, I whined, my head lolling with exasperation and tiredness, Im sleep deprived, and its all your fault, you bloody wretched manwhore. Well, this is a whole other side to you. Its quite unpleasant. I may have to speak to the landlord about it. I cant take this kind of abuse. My head jerked upright and I glowered at him. I swear if you don't start taking this seriously I will push you down those stairs. Now you're threatening my life. He tsked. That won't do at all. I loved the banter between these two!!

I absolutely adored where the storyline went (of course Im not telling) and all the emotion behind it. Grace and Logans characters unfolded perfectly and their story was paced to almost perfection. It was a great mix of emotional, funny and sexy. The epilogue was icing on the cake too. We may or may not get a glimpse of our other favorite characters from this series. ;) You just cant go wrong with a Samantha Young book.
ARC kindly provided by PENGUIN GROUP Berkley, NAL / Signet Romance
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I didn't really have any expectations going into this book, so I was thrilled when I finished this book and felt such awe. Initially, the title appealed to me, and then I read the synopsis and thought, "Hmm...that sounds pretty damn awesome." It was wholly justified!

The character development in this book is the best! The best thing about it is that it is realistic. The main character, Tilla, is a badass girl, but in a totally realistic way. She isn't a lost princess, an assassin, a magic wielder, or a "chosen one". Her power lies in her heart. In her ability to do what is right and push herself to keep her friends safe. To learn what she must and practice every day learning how to defend herself. Even the fight scenes were written in a realistic way, depicting how ungraceful she was in a fight, even if she got the job done. I just loved that about her. The character development doesn't stop there. There is a special bond formed between the group of teenagers in the story. They are being hunted after seeing something that the shouldn't have, and being on the run brings them closer.

The world building is very nice as well. The story takes place in an elaborate kingdom with a bloody past. Some of that past is unearthed as the story goes along. I think that there could have been more information about the Titans and the Old Kings. More about the distant past. Sadly, I think that this is a stand-alone book, and it would have made an epic series.

The plot is very solid. I just loved it! Parts of it were somewhat predictable, but there were some parts that I didn't see coming at all. The plot flowed very nicely. I breezed through this book. I just could not stop reading!

The only thing that I could critique about this book would be the language. This is a fantasy book set in a fantasy world, yet the characters talked like modern teenagers. That didn't go over well with me. At times it almost felt contemporary because of the language used by the characters. It certainly didn't take away from the story, but it is something that bothered me while I was reading.

Overall, wow, this is just a fantastic book! My rating of 4 stars is based on my previous critique and the fact that this is a stand alone. This has so much more potential. It could really shine bright as a series. The ending was kind of left open for something more. I think that if made into a series there could have been more room for tiny details and an extended plot. I recommend this book tenfold, though I would recommend it for an older young adult audience. There were quite a few adult-themed jokes and talk that seemed too much for a younger audience. This book will not disappoint!
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To me, there is nothing better than to finish a book and feel so overwhelmingly satisfied that you grin like a fool for hours afterwards, and this is exactly how Anywhere made me feel! Being a huge fan of J. Meyers' YA paranormal series, Intangible, I jumped at the chance to read Anywhere when given the opportunity. Anywhere is J's first New Adult contemporary novel, and she absolutely nailed her debut! I LOVE this book so much!

Skye is the protagonist of this novel and she's funny, relatable and honest. I enjoyed experiencing everything through her perspective, especially since her journey takes place in Europe! The book opens with Skye just beginning her big backpacking trip through Europe. Her trip may seem like she's running away from her problems back in America, but really this is an important journey of self-discovery and learning what she really needs and wants out of life--this is something that will really resonate with the reader, in my opinion. After a rocky start she has a chance encounter with Asher at a train station in France, and everything falls into place from here.

Asher is so swoon-worthy that I almost literally felt my heart melting. He's so sweet, genuine and just plain sexy! Like Skye, he's also backpacking through Europe, but he has his own reasons for taking this trip. The more I learned about him the more I was rooting for him and Skye. I really enjoyed how their relationship progressed; their chemistry is so natural and easy that it's difficult not to completely lose yourself in their combined charm. Also, let me just mention that the steamy encounters between these two may very well set you on fire, so be ready to be dazzled and have something at the ready you can use to fan yourself! Shout out to J for expertly executing those HOT scenes!!

As I mentioned before, the fact that this book takes place in Europe is a huge reason to love this story even more! J. Meyers is so descriptive and paints a very alluring picture of several of the countries visited by Skye and Asher. It makes me want to plan my own trip to Europe so I can experience these places myself! But, aside from the beautifully described scenery and passionate connection between Skye and Asher, I also love the fact that this story is so fun and feels so real. It's personal and touching on so many levels. Go read this book NOW! You won't regret it!

*Very special thanks go to J. Meyers for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
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Okay, how is it that an 128 page e-book managed to be so completely awesome?!

Ive convinced myself that Erica Crouch isn't human. Its completely impossible to write such amazing things EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. But she does! Every. Time. Its like she crawls into your brain and writes exactly what you want to read.

I absolutely adored this novella. Everything about it was perfection . We have Odessa, a psychic badass. She can read tarot cards and palms, do sances, speak to spirits, and many more things! Shes awesome. I loved Odessas personality. She started off as a subdued and shy girl, and ended up becoming an independent, fierce, and amazing person.

In fact, all the characters here are wonderfully written. They all have a purpose in the story, and are all so individual, you never have a problem identifying them in the story.

My favorite part, however, was the paranormal part. It was so eerie! I absolutely loved reading all the details.
Its a demon [] It sings, it whispers in my ear. It touches my cheek, runs through my hair, takes hold of my waist.

Why was it so short?! I reached the last page and wanted to read so much more! I wasn't ready to let go of Odessas story!

This is a book filled with mystery, magic, supernatural elements, and even *whispers* murder. Pick this up. Seriously. Its only 128 pages, but itll feel like so many more!

A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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My Thoughts: When I heard about this novel, I knew I had to read it. It sounded so freaking good and it was! So happy I gave this debut a chance!

We are introduced to Meg aka the girl with more than one name. She's in the witness protection program along with her mother, father, and little sister. They have moved town to town quite a few times already on what Meg believes something her father seen. She hates moving and changing her name but she deals with it.

She ends up in a small town and meets a boy at her school. His name is Ethan and he's so adorable! She instantly clicked with him but knows she needs to stay away from him. No point in putting down roots just to have to leave him behind. She's been there and done that.

She finds herself falling for him and actually liking the town. She gets a job making pizzas and things are setting down a little bit. She's getting into a routine and she knows that is bad.

After a while, she becomes a little paranoid and things change for her. She starts to realize why the family is in witness protection and that scares her the most. I loved Teeny. She was such a cute little sister.

I can't go on and on about this one, because I'll give away way too many details and I don't want to spoil it for you. I saw a few things coming but never to the extent it went too.

I adored all the characters and there were a lot of laugh out loud moments with Ethan. I loved his group of friends and even his sister a little bit. Meg and Ethan together= Loved!

Awesome characters, even more awesome plot, great 2013 Debut!

Overall: I really loved this one to pieces! I loved Meg and the way she looked at things. I liked how she tried to keep a level head. I loved the plot of this and how fast it went. I got so wrapped up in the story, I lost track of time and I was down before I knew it! This will probably end up as one of my favorite 2013 debuts! This rocked!

Cover: Love it! Love how she is barefoot!

What I'd Give It: 5/5 Cupcakes
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Taken From Princess Bookie
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Vicious DESTROYED me last year, and gave me one of the biggest hangovers ever, so I was dying to read RUCKUS. Unfortunately, LJ Shen made me wait almost 5 months to read Dean and Rosie's story. But it was well worth the wait! This book is filled with so much witty banter and sass between Dean and Rosie. I loved it! It was swoony, romantic and very emotional, especially at the climactic last part of the book!
Dean's attitude and behavior grated on my nerves so effing hard in the beginning. At points I wanted to punch him in the throat and slap him sideways. Rosie, I didn't really know how to feel about her as the heroine of the story, seeing as she was Millie's sister, and she was dying. But LJ Shen makes. it. work. Because she's a magician with words and a wizard when it comes to making awesome books. As usual, LJ brings to this book a carefully crafted plot (complete with unexpected plot twists, of course) and unique characters that leap off the page.
So why only 4 stars? If you've read my review of VICIOUS, you know I floved that book so hard I would've given it 1,000,000,000/5 stars. It was one of my top reads of 2016, and unforgettable and jaw-dropping. RUCKUS, for me, didn't have the same book hangover inducing quality. I felt like too much of the book went back and forth, explaining Dean and Rosie's back story (how they loved each other in high school, but couldn't show their feelings), and some parts I had to skim through to get to "meatier" bits of the plot. It was fun to see all the Hotholes together (can't wait for Trent's story), and amazing to see Millie and Vicious getting married, but all of those side stories about the dramas in Jaime and Trent's lives got distracting, and I wanted to see more of the main couple facing crazier challenges and overcoming them. Dean also wasn't as "evil" as LJ's other heroes, which I didn't like. I've read all her other books, and most of the main heroes are anti-heroes, which I love. In RUCKUS, Dean is just damaged, but he's not a bad guy and he doesn't do anything villainous. Call me crazy, but I like it when the heroes are f*cked up, stone cold killers, like some of the other characters in LJ's books. *wink wink*
The middle of the book kind of slowed down for me in terms of pacing, and it was very steamy, that was for sure, but some scenes didn't advance the plot or do much for me. The ending though...damnnnn, it totally threw me off, and left me dropping f-bombs at my Kindle. Obviously, having read Leigh's other books, I knew I was in for a plot twist, but damn, that twist was unexpected! And then the last chapter...I was ready to die. Thankfully the epilogue redeemed everything. RUCKUS is a bittersweet love story, and definitely a great read. But my heart still belongs to Baron Vicious Spencer and a close second to Troy Brennan. This book didn't give me the same feels and hangovers as Sparrow and Vicious did, but it definitely still pushes all the right buttons, and I'm sure all LJ Shen fans will love it!! A million thanks to the generous LJ for giving me an advance copy of her upcoming release!
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Outstanding! I really loved this first book! The world building was really phenomenal and I really just got sucked in from the very beginning.

I really enjoyed that the Vampire elements were pretty consistent with the lore I know, and I liked that it felt pretty grounded instead of kinda too unrealistic. Isabelle is an epic heroine, and I wanted to know her in real life. Her story in this book was gripping but also has some good humor and feels. She's really one of the best MCs I've read recently.

This author knows how to grab a reader becaus I'm in for the next book for sure! Loved it!

*i got a copy in exchange for review. All opinions are my own
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Theres nothing like picking up a book by one of your favorite authors. So, when I saw I was approved for this ARC I screamed (naturally) and downloaded it to my kindle. Once Four Letter Word was on my kindle, it was game over. I didn't care that I had homework to be done. I was reading this book. Its been one of my most anticipated reads of the year.

AND I AM SO HAPPY TO SAY IT DOESNT DISAPPOINT!

Four Letter Word is one of my favorite J. Daniels books to date (When I Fall is still my favorite, but thats because it has Reed and were in love). Brian Savage, though, gave my man a run for his money. Hes just such a sweet and caring guy, who also has a dirty talking mouth. My favorite kind of hero.

The story starts out with Sydneys, the heroine, world getting turned upside down. So, what does she do? Drive to her BFFs house, to start the next chapter of her life. And what better way to start that next chapter than to call up the man who broke your BFFs heart. Which is what Sydney does, going off on the guy, letting out all of her anger on this guy.

Except, she dialed the wrong number.

Sydney going off on the wrong guy might not seem like a strong foundation to a friendship or relationship, but it is. The two text and talk on the phone, everyday, but Brian (who was the guy behind the wrong number) is scared to meet. See, Brian does something (trying to avoid spoilers) that makes him hesitant to meet Sydney in person. Even if its all he wants to do.

Dont worry, obviously these two do end up meeting, and they are so cute together! Brian is completely  swoony. Hes so romantic, in a very Brian way, but hes just so sweet on Sydney and doesnt want to play games.

And Sydney! Shes such a strong and a resilient character. Shes learning to find herself again in this new chapter shes living and shes discovering the life she was living for years wasn't for her. Shes finding her voice again.

Not only are Brian and Sydney compelling, fleshed out characters, but the supporting characters are great too! My favorite thing to read about in books are closet knit friends/family that are heavily present in the story. The friendships Sydney and Brian both have will warm your heart and make you laugh. Even Jamie, who will grow on you like a fungus until you cant help but love him.

And speaking of Jamie, I LOVE HIM (I know I just said something about fungus and him, but still). Hes a big personality that doesnt apologize for who he is and I cant wait for his story. ITS GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUUUUN!

If you cant tell, I love this book!! Its everything I love about J. Daniels writing but it also has a different voice than her other books. Four Letter Word is truly some of her best work yet.
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Woo Hoo! This books makes me so happy! I haven't devoured a book as fast as this one in a while! Thank you Melanie Harlow for getting me out of my book funk! This story was so captivating! I really loved these characters and loved the layers to this story. Melanie has a way of weaving humor into her stories, which I LOVE, but I also loved the deep layers to this story! Greatness! I just want more!!!
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First things first, Jay McLean, thank you for keeping me awake all night! I am legitimately writing this review at 4:30 in the morning because I want everyone to understand how freakin' amazing this book is by riding on my serious book high along with me.

Warning to anyone who reads this book: it is an extremely addictive and captivating! The writing is absolutely stunning and McLean pulled me in from the first few pages. Ah-maz-ing!

I'm not going to summarize this book simply because everyone just needs to read it for themselves and any summary that I could even begin to piece together would not do it justice. However, I am going to say this about the characters:

Mikayla and Jake are such a great couple! I normally get upset when there are instant connections but the way they are portrayed in this book is simply perfect! It amazes me how much I was rooting for them the entire time I was reading. I never wanted to hit either of them (believe me, there have been plenty of times I've wanted to hit a character) or throw my Nook across the room. Mikayla and Jake came together when things were way out of hand for her, got even worse, and Jake held her head up high and was a constant companion for her. It was a great concept to see this couple move and grow along side of one another.

The seriousness of this novel, the humor, the Logan, it all had me shaking my head and wishing for more! By the way, that ending! I thought I read it wrong and had to go back again to make sure I was right. Please tell me there is a book two or one for Logan? PLEASE?!

Now that my emotional rollercoaster has ended, I am in serious need of some sleep. Thank you again Jay McLean for writing this amazing book and allowing me the opportunity of reading & reviewing!
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I received a ARC of this book in exchange for a honest review.
I love this series so much! At first I was kind of apprehensive to start them because it seemed like everybody in the indie book world was talking about them (those books always make me a little nervous to start because I think "well are they really that good to where everybody loves them or is everybody jumping on the bandwagon because it's the new IT book and the cool thing to be seen reading? So with trepidation I dove in!) in my opinion . . . and you guys know I will always give you the unvarnished truth about what I think! The hype is so well deserved! With these characters Penny gives us this zany comical yet completely realistic look at relationships and with Happily Ever Ninja we get the best book in the series yet!

Penny's love for her readers and her care of how she crafts her stories leaves nothing out. She even places the Ninja At First Sight novella at the beginning of the book just to refresh readers. (Now she didn't have to do that . . . it is a free download we could have picked it up. But because she loves us and wants to make sure we have the complete picture she included it, it's these little things such as her attention to detail and these little realistic touches such as the love notes that draw me back to her books time and time again)

This book gives us the traditional Greg and Fiona snark and when the story starts we see that things are not up and running smoothly in their household. Greg is off on the rig working, Fiona is trying to hold down the homefront and of course when your significant other is gone is when everything in the house decides to break and everything to go wrong. So needless to say Fiona's stress level is off the charts and she is having some health issues as Well So having to go make sure her tumor isn't back is taking its toll on her emotional well being as well her relationships.

Greg comes home unexpectedly right when she needs him most But he's not home for long But it does give us another slice of life for them that is adorable in it's simplistic easy shows of affection. And the little moments (Pinky and the Brain referrences) that show us how in tune these two are. But the farther we get into the story we see that not everything is sunshine and rainbows for our favorite couple and that helps make This a relatable series about love and life with a man who you love to the moon and back 99.9% of the time and for that little smidge of time that he drives you absolutely bonkers haha. You just keep getting up, and working through things and communicate 28th each other. Even if you have to use cartoon references. I leave you with this one thing! Yes, friends the hype surrounding this series is extremely well deserved!
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I love this book soooo much.  I read it a few months ago, and then listened to it this past week (the narrators do a FANTASTIC job, and I highly recommend it in audio form!).

Even though the two main characters don't meet in person for a large part of the book, it doesn't feel that way, as they are slowly getting to know each other through chatting and eventually Skyping (and OH MY GOODNESS, that one Skype is HOT!).  And when they do meet up, everything is not instantly perfect, but it feels REAL and wonderful and makes their relationship even stronger as they overcome their various obstacles.

I highly recommend this entire series!!!!
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With many friends recommending this book, I was worried it wouldn't live up to the hype. Well, it did. I simply loved this book. Echo and Noah are characters you cannot help but fall in love with. Echo has her mysterious scars that she hides and Noah has a tough exterior hiding the pain of his life. I loved how the backstory to each of Echo's and Noah's lives slowly unraveled throughout the novel. I loved how the relationship between Echo and Noah also worked itself throughout the book. Their stories are heart-breaking and I just wanted to wrap my arms around them both. They had to endure so much at such young ages. They may have had much to work through personally, yet I loved how they were able to support each other, needing and being there for each other when they didn't even know they were looking for someone to need.

The secondary characters were also well thought out, whether little brothers, parents, friends, etc, they added so much more depth to the story. They weren't just two-dimentional cardboard characters used as filler. Echo's dad was not my favorite, but Mrs. Collins was a refreshing adult character who persevered with Echo & Noah. It was nice to see a YA novel that admits that there are adults out there who can and will help.

The story was amazing and the ending was perfect. Well done, Ms. McGarry! This is one of those books I will gladly reread. I'm also looking forward to Beth's story in Dare You To coming out next year.
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After loving My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century and its sequel, A Tale of Two Centuries, I couldn't wait to dive into My Not So Super Sweet Life. Just as I suspected, I loved it! Harris writing is just as fun and sweet as its always been and I loved revisiting these characters. Even though this one has way more drama and real feelings than the other two books, I really enjoyed the story and watching it all unfold.

In this story, Cat has to deal with the crazy antics of her estranged mother. I definitely did not like her mother at all. While she wasn't outright mean or anything, she was careless, selfish, and had no love for Cat whatsoever. Poor Cat! She knows her mother is trouble and everyone says so, but a small part of her cant help but want to work things out with her, figure out why she left her and try to forge some kind of relationship with her. I was honestly surprised she felt that way about her mother, but I understood it. She needed to learn for herself what her mother was truly like. I think Harris did a great job with how their relationship went and letting the reader see Cats feelings and what was on her mind through all this.

Easily the best part of this story was Lucas. Hand down! I loved his POVs and just being inside his head. Hes such a genuinely good guy, loyal, sweet, and super swoonworthy. He definitely proves his worth in Cats world in this book and I liked that not only do we get to see how much he helps Cat with her troubles, we get to see how he handles his troubles. Even though Cat really cares for Lucas, its obvious shes still guarded and hesitant and I love how he basically sweeps her off her feet and shows her how much she means to him. I swear, I wanted to shake Cat and be like DO NOT let this boy go! He was just plain awesome.

If you're a fan of the series, youll definitely want to give this one a read. Its just a sweet, easy, fun read. Perfect as Spring or Summer read, for sure. Im seriously hoping a certain new character introduced in this book will get his own book because Im dying to know more about him. Looking for a fun YA contemporary read with a bit of romance? Look no further than MNSSSL!