I love ya Brit, but this is just too much...
347894
I'm 16, and hot, without having to look like Britney, I'm a Mexican Britney Spears, and just like Brit, I can't sing either(too bad I don't have a computer that will make my voice sound decent liek Brit).  I liked her last 2 cd's, but this is a little too commercial and kinky!  I'll take Hilary Duff's new cd anyday...
3308225
This definitely made me want to go travel, but I feel like the girl is just reading way too deep into things.  That is definitely not a realistic way to go about life.  Not everything is a sign!  Sure there is magic to life, but this is just way too romanticized, although a cute story.
1520888
Man, way too much drama in this series. With all the incest, Deaths, and "romance". I enjoyed the first book and was looking forward to read "Petals On the Wind", but geez way too ridiculous for me. One thing I did enjoy was that the author made sure to explain the characters life in depth. Even expanding it to chris and Cathy's children!!
It's like a soap opera! Haha
2022543
I LOVE th' D, so don't get me wrong, but this is way over-produced and consequently has lost alot of the edge by trying to give it more.  Dave Grohl rules and it's always great to hear him bash on the skins, But as J.B & K.G. once told a brokenhearted Sasquatch, "You see...the D has always just been me and K.G. and we're just not comfortable being a power-trio".  It is sad to say that they were right.
2194656
I love this series and just completed the last three back to back.  But,  I'm begging you,  stop using deadpanned everywhere.  I can't even count how many times I've read it in 4 days.  It is unnecessary.  Anyone reading your books,  is doing it for the sarcasm.  We fully understand that the characters are being sarcastic and to read Thistle deadpanned, Landon deadpanned, Aunt Tillie deadpanned, is frankly making me want to stop reading.  Otherwise,  I LOVE your stories.  Sadly,  that is nearly enough to drive me away at this point.  Book 8 had me to the point that I was actually almost afraid to turn the page and see deadpanned yet again.
2902036
Oh man.....

I hate to say this because I absolutely LOVED Text 2 Lover's. And within that book, I loved Roman and tolerated Andie.

In this book, I still loved Roman but Andie...the girl is almost too much. Just...too...much

I mean, Obviously, guys, Roman is head over heels in love with Andie from the word go. He's willing to do whatever he can to keep her. But, Andie....I mean, I don't quite know how to explain it but she really just annoyed the living crap  outta me guys.

And it was Andie that dropped this rating to a 3 star for me, because she was just too much for me to deal with.

But with that being said, these are still 2 of my favorite authors. The writing, humor, story, all of that was perfect. But just for me...not Andie.
522790
As a dedicated HM Ward fan, I feel it's my duty to read all of her books. I love them all, but this series, although good, is losing its luster. At the beginning, I don't think her intention is where the book is today. Without spoiling this book, all I can say is it could have been two chapters, cliffhangers for the endings are getting old, and she is on the verge of losing a fan. Far fetched and I am feeling taken- end it soon or give us one final, solid book- enough, already!
3559914
too much of a hysterical, female story for my tastes.
2825345
WAY too much detail.  It is well written, but I cannot go on, I am removing it from my device, I no longer care who did it.  All I care about is leaving it.
752260
So I don't know know, maybe I am a part of the rare few, but this just puts me to sleep. That being said, it is incredibly soothing to listen to the British accents talking all 1912 or around then style. I am sure the show has great plots as others swear, but I haven't been able to stay awake through episode one. This after about 8 tries.  Perhaps I'll try this weekend after a good night's sleep and a pot of coffee on hand.
1146657
This book is chock full of drama and overly emotional sappiness.  Good Lord.  And I love this genre, so when I'm annoyed I think that's saying something.  Generally this was over-written and too many passages were repeated.  The reader already knew the story about Brooke and her Mom from Ch. 1, so why did I need to read about it again when she tells Logan?  Every other paragraph talked about how much they loved each other, missed each other, loved each other, thought about each other, loved each other, was so glad to have the other in their life... oh, and did I write, love each other?

This is the story of Brooke and Logan. They meet when she attends her then-husband Jake's office Christmas party.  Logan is immediately smitten, but realizes that she's married to ass-Jake.  Jake's been distantly lately and Brooke gets sick during the party.  Poor Brooke then finds her husband all over his secretary out in the parking lot and then she gets seriously ill and faints, but not before Logan follows her out and sees her faint and takes her to the hospital.

After much more drama, Brooke leaves Jake and Melbourne for Sydney and tries to get her life back together. Eight months later, she reconnects with Logan after he sees her jogging in the park, and falls in love with him, but Jake finds her too and doesn't want to let her go in the creepy, I'm going to kill you kind of way.

Logan is too over the top perfect and Brooke is made the victim a million times over that it's hard to believe she didn't have a nervous breakdown... and if this book didn't end when it did, I think I would have had the breakdown.

The summary indicated that this was stand-alone, and it a way it was, but the author indicates at the end of the book that there will be a continuation... so not so much a standalone, and only and HEA if you're okay with an engagement as the HEA.
1780540
I love part II. But Gena is doing too much too damn fast!!! WOW.. I'm reading so fast I have to go back cause I'm so anxious to know what next.
4103659
Have I heard this same sound, same intro, same chord progression, same keyboard licks, same lyrics, same vocals... over and over... and OVER? The Brits need to stop trying to recreate the Beatles! It's the 21st century... try something new. And Brits singing about California? Give me a break!

...Okay, so I read they are from California... so why the fake accents? Or do these boys just not know how to be American? They certainly don't know how to be original!
3738046
TOO MUCH!  So adorable you can barely stand it!  Super cute!!
376466
Don't get me wrong - I'm openminded. I listen to anything from Opeth to From Autumn To Ashes to Enya. I'm a soundtrack addict, too. Music is what keeps me going. But this just might kill me. Well, maybe not. I like one song. A grand total of one song, 'Everytime'. And that's only because it's sad, melodic, and whatnot. But the rest of the CD would've been fine had it just.. not been made. Britney Spears and Christina A-what's-the-spelling cannot be compared anymore. Sure, both were bubble-gum pop once, but CA has graduated beyond that, moreso then Britney Spears ever will. Spears' albums are all the same; dance beats and moans. How many times can she say she's not innocent? Does she have to spell it out in her songs? We all know what sex is - except her youngest fans, of whom she has a lot. It's over-processed, and she isn't even that attractive. And if that's what you're buying the CDs and posters for, guys, get a life. Listen to real music with real emotions before you decide to give anything this manufactured wanna-be churns out. Notice her intials, folks. Cos that's exactly what this album is. ;)
1614328
I have loved the Greenrider series. That said, this book is definitely NOT up to snuff. The first few chapters are ponderous and amateurish, and it cries out to have had an editor bleed all over it with his red pen. Britain's writing in the previous books were smart, fast, and witty- which made this book quite a shock. It seems throughout the book that Britain is writing this story against her will- Did her editors force this storyline on her? Does she hate where the plot has taken her? It certainly seems so. The book finally picks up pace about halfway through, but it never reaches the quality of story or writing that we have seen in the first 3 books, which were fabulous. The book previous to this one was good, but not great, and this book was a serious letdown. I think that Britain always intended to go here in her head, but has since lost love with this idea. If this is the case, it certainly shows.  I have heard that it took her so very long to write this book because she has been occupied with touring to promote this series. If so, it is clear that the author needs to stop focusing on galivanting about, and focus more on the quality of her writing. If I am going to pay big prices for a book, I deserve to be buying a great product. :(
2254112
This author was poised to go into my ultimate favourite lists - his writing is stellar, flawless, beautiful. I LOVED it. For 80% of the story anyway. I stayed up past my bedtime I was so enthralled and couldn't believe my luck in finding this book. Then the plot went horribly off the direction I wanted it to go, and I physically felt my heart squeeze with pain. The consolation prize was touching yes and I'm glad it worked out for Todd in the end, but the tragedy was just too much for me to bear - in hind-sight I guess the author was preparing us for it, but i still felt sucker-punched when it happened and from that moment i lost the will to go on. I skimmed the rest of the pages, in the hopes that it was just another realistic nightmare but alas. It was just too sad and not what I was looking for in my favourist escapist pastime. Is it really an HEA if i have huge lump in my throat and tears in my eyes? I would just watch the evening news if i wanted a healthy dose of life sucks and you can't always get what you want. Nonetheless, I give four stars for the voice of the author, it's pure magic. But i want to take all the stars away for the huge disappointment and plot change that seemed convoluted, rushed, unnecessary - as though somebody criticized his manuscript and called it too sappy and then he changed track?? Just wondering about why the perfectly good story got so mangled up so close to the end. ok, i'm not dealing well with my pain! I'm sorry. But this is haunting me - ressurect him, then I'll be reasonable! All the same, bravo Dear author, please continue writing and don't do this again. Ever!