Heart Wrenchingly Powerful Story! Insta-5+ Stars #iAmWillow
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Harper is amazing! Kind of a "duh" statement but she is.

She makes you feel so much for Willow, my heart broke for how she was feeling and was made to feel. We've all felt that way at some point in our lives, hatred toward our body for whatever reason because we didn't see ourselves as others seen us.
Willow's character shows so much strength after she looks inside her self and makes the conscious decision to change her outlook. Of course, Kane helps this in a major way with his constant show how much he desires her, his love for her, and showing her what he sees when he looks at her.

I recommend this book highly, no it isn't one of your "normal" alpha romances, but it's better than that. I honestly believe that Willow's character could help other women see their worth, maybe help them to try to look at themselves through the eyes of those who love them.
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I was gifted a copy for an honest review

To say that this is one of the hardest reviews to write would be an understatement! I refuse to divulge any information and with the twists that this story has I am at a loss How do I explain that this is going to be one of you favorite reads this year. How do I tell you that to wait to purchase or wait to read this would be one of the biggest reading mistakes you can make! You need to read this; you need to be able to share those OMG moments, those WTF moments and those Holy Hell moments with your friends!

Melody has her life before her. A plan of college, falling in love, a career, what every girl her age has, she has dreams and aspirations. But her world collides with a monster. Too soon that bright future becomes dark and empty. Melodys pain is written so vividly, so hauntingly that you cant help but stand there in the darkness with her. Feeling the pain and the loss she feels. One night shattered her entire world. I watched it happen. I watched as Melody falls into a thousand pieces, I heard her agonizing screams of heartache and pain.

Blake is a beautiful monster that has been asleep for years until he meets Melody. A glimpse into his past shows us why and when the beast within him awakens. I felt the anger boil within Blake; I even understood his madness.

I was a prisoner to the pages of this book, needing and wanting more.

The impact that Melody and Blake have on one another, to be able to watch as they awaken a passion inside one another that can best be described as volatile. They had me giggling one minute and wet the next!

Empathy is so well written, I am once again in awe of author Ker Dukey. My head was in a tail spin as the story unraveled  there is a web that has been weaved so meticulously you won't know you've been caught in it until its too late, and once the veil is pulled from your eyes you will be left breathless and needing more.

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Reviewed on behalf of Amo's book corner

Wow another 5star read from Sienna. It had me almost in tears within the first chapter. The story is soo powerful and emotional.

It starts with Owen suffering a terrible loss of his wife which no one shoud have to experience but also gaining something amazing, his beautiful Daughter.

Grace is a  dancer who teaches kids and when a new little girl starts she thinks the father is intriguing and hot.

But Owen is still fighting his own feelings, he's guilty for wanting to move on. He takes her on a date and realises he's attracted to her but is still unsure of what to do.

Will Grace and Owen get together?

The characters are amazing and I found them really relatable. Highly recommend this book and the author is amazing
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Wow! That was an incredible, emotional, soul-searching, and crazy ride. I was warned by my blog partner to have tissues handy and I am glad I listened. Damn. I am going to make this short which is not going to be easy. I can seriously talk about this book all day.

Mackenzie finds herself in Ryans bed. It was an accident. She didn't even know him but he somehow relaxed her. Something that was nearly impossible after losing her twin sister to suicide just hours before. She wasn't looking for comfort within these strangers walls. She just wanted to sleep. She knew when she woke that she would have to be strong for her family. In reality, she wanted to stay in his bed forever but she couldnt. She didn't know how to she was going to live without her other half but she knew she had to get up.

I don't want to get into the whole story but I will stay that is an amazing one. An important one. Mackenzie and Ryans love story is a big part of the story but its not the main part. Not to me anyway. Its about loss, learning to cope, discovering who your real friends are, family, love, sisterhood, and self-discovery. I absolutely loved the characters. Mackenzie is strong, beautiful, mature, and badass. Ryan is adorable, caring, protective, and strong. Together, they are just fit. Its beautiful.

Overall...its a story I will never forget. I cried. I got angry. I laughed. I cried so more.

Quotes:

This girl wanted to make me the target, but no, honey. It wasn't going to work that way.

Somehow, some way, Ryan had become necessary to me. He shielded me, protected me. My head was above water with him. Without him, I would sink.

A cocky smirk came over him. I found my calling. Im going to be a doctor. I like fixing girls and having them swoon over me.
I hit his shoulder with my other hand. So hilarious.
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This book is AMAZING. Its heartbreaking, real, honest, and totally raw. Throughout the entire story, I was just as confused as the heroine- Emma. I cant imagine what it would be like living in her shoes. Anyway, the complexity of emotions the emanate from this story are spot on, and the entire story is beautifully tragic. I loved every single second that I was reading it. It sucked me in from the get go and wouldnt let me go until the very end. This is one of my FAVORITE books of the year so far and I can imagine that this story will stay with me for a while. 100%, this is a MUST read.
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5 Brilliant and Beautiful Stars... Once again Aly Martinez takes her readers on an intensely emotional ride with a unique and heartwarming story.... As a mother, this story had a profound impact on me forcing me to ask myself questions of how I would survive the unthinkable and what would I do if I experienced a true miracle... Ms. Martinezs writing envelops her readers into every emotion that the characters are experiencing and every thought that they battle to find their truth... This conclusion to the duet was not a pretty package wrapped in a big red bow, but a raw, honest journey of heartbreak and healing that remained relatable for the reader... These stories are why Aly Martinez remains one of my go to authors; looking forward to the next unique and breathtaking story she writes:)
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Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review..

WOW, this book!? Bawling my eyes out as I finish reading.. SO incredible! I loved watching Damien & Raelyn's struggle, as he is truly committed to her throughout this extremely scary and painful time. He is her rock, her life, her other half, her strength. The bond between these two is beautiful and their story is heart wrenchingly, painful, hopeful and not to be missed! Beautifully written, incredible story- will surely be reading more from this author!! HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommended!!
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Holy freaking amaze-balls! This story of Tristan and Elle deserve more stars than what Amazon and Goodreads is going to allow me to give!

"The taste of her lips..the feel of her body pressed against mine...the sound of her quickened gasps...Holy Fuck, even the way she smelled brought me to a level of euphoria I'd never felt before.  Life without her would be dull.  She was my past,my present, my everything, and when the time came I'd make her my forever."

This story was not your typical high school sweetheart story. It took the typical story, and raised it about 10 notches.  To give this book a 5 star review, does still not give it justice.  There are no words to describe the love, pain, desire, anger, and heartache that was felt throughout this entire book.  I would happily recommend this book to all of my friends, and I cannot wait to read book number two!

Well Done Angela! :)
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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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****4.5 Beautiful and Devastating Stars****
First read from K. Webster and I think Im in love. This Is War, Baby is messed up, sinister and wrong on some many levels and I absolutely loved it. This is not a fairytale romance book, no knight in shining armor. This story is torment, darkness and some kind of hope at the end of it all. Baylee story starts and you can feel where its going and its all wrong. Baylee a 17 year old girl madly in love with her boyfriend of over a year (Brandon); while Brandon is showing Baylee his love things take a turn a masked man is there to take Baylee away from everything she knows. When Baylee realizes who her kidnapper/ tormentor is Gabe she so confused by whats going on. Gabe starts to training Baylee for what she in stored for she is to be sold in 2 weeks time; Baylee so messed up because she doesnt know if its wrong what he makes her feel, but she knows he a monster. But when Baylee meets her new tormentor he nothing what Gabe has trained her for. War is living with his torments and monsters every day that won't let him be normal like he once was. Baylee is that light for him to make him feel normal again. When Gabe comes back to take whats his things change and a whole new game begins. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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Wow, what an emotional roller-coaster! Rebecca Shea took me on a ride with Unbreakable that won't be soon forgotten! If you haven't read this raw emotional read....I highly suggest it! It was a great book. I love the emotion, pain, happiness, and wanting put into this beauty! It was a beautiful story from start to finish. I read this in one sitting - yes one sitting I had to know what was going to happen. It started out as a sweet love story and then BAM the unthinkable happens. Oh my heart was breaking for these characters.

Jess I loved her. She was your girl next door kinda gal and you couldn't help but love her. Dealing with the death of her mother and her workaholic father Jess sought comforter with the neighbors who took her in and were an almost surrogate family. She meshed with them and quickly became best friends with Ava and devolved one hell of a crush on the Ava's older brother Gabe.

While Ava and Jess visited Gabe at his college AZ State something sparked between Jess and Gabe and one kiss ignited everything! From there Jess was surprised to know she wasn't the only one with feelings for Gabe =) There love story was so sweet and sensual and I absolutely positively loved Gabe! He was AMAZING! Gabe was such a sweet guy. Then BAM a tragedy happens leaving Jess hurt, scarred, and broken. Can Gabe and Jess make it through or will bad boy persona and cop Landon snatch Jess's heart? Hmm, you will have to read Unbreakable to find out! Kudos to the author who did an amazing delivery of this story. For a debut novel I was thoroughly impressed! Well done Rebecca...Well done =) Happy Reading! xoxo

Unbreakable receives 4.5 STARS!

*I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review*
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I don't even know where to start with this. Behind the Bars is an emotional and hauntingly beautiful story that consumed me from the start. It has been over a year since I have been so emotionally attached to a story like I have with with this one. I cried way more than I ever thought possible and with each situation and each emotion that Elliott and Jasmine experienced, my heart beat rapidly and my soul fought to sooth. I honestly did not expect the story that we got and all I can say is kudos to Cherry for delivering such a powerful one.

Elliott and Jasmine meet in high school. Both are broken in very different yet very similar ways. While the outside world doesn't see it, they do. Their souls are crying for each other as the start a friendship that turns into much more. However, it isn't that simple. The road from the first months they meet until the very end is difficult and sad. It spits them out and reshapes them into new people but no matter how much they change, in the end, their love remains.

"You're the music is a mute world, and my heart beats because you're here."
Behind the Bars tackles some difficult real life situations that might be hard for some people to read. The only advice I can give you, if you think you might have a hard time with it, is to know that during all of this, love shines brighter than any of the other dark and disgusting things that may happen.

I can say without a doubt that watching Elliott and Jasmine fall in love has been one of the most emotionally draining and beautifully rewarding states that a book has ever left me in for a very long time.

I can't recommend this book enough. From the moment you start reading, you'll be hooked and hopefully so emotionally invested that it consumes you. It's been days since I've finished and I'm still emotional while writing this review. Cherry's writing just has that kind of power to it. Whatever you do, just make sure you pick this up and read it. It really is everything.
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5 + brave and bold stars

Want the naked truth about It Ends with Us? Reading this book will change your life. Its so different from any of Colleen Hoovers other books. You can tell its heavier, more personal, just more. This book is deep. Its profound. Its a book that needs to be read. I'll repeat: THIS IS A BOOK THAT NEEDS TO BE READ!

This story is moving. It will make you think about things that are uncomfortable to think about. It will lift your heart, devastate you at times, make you proud, fill you with sorrow and make you smile. It will move you. Its powerful and intense in the best way, but also has hopeful and lighter moments. The story itself is one that has been heavy on my heart from the moment I finished it.

Sometimes, I read a book and its so beautiful, influential and emotional I will cry just thinking about the characters and their story. Not in a bad way necessarily, I just get that moved and that emotional while thinking about it. That is this book. Trying to find the words for this review is bringing me to tears. Its hard to explain the story completely spoiler free, but this isn't a sad book. Its a strength book. Because dealing with the issues in this story took so much strength.

Im not going to talk about the actual story at all, but I will speak a bit about the characters. Lily. Speaking of strength, Lily may be the strongest heroine that Ive read about. Your strength is really tested when you are put in a hard situation where your choices are impossible. I loved Lily so much. I was proud of Lily and the choices she made. I want to be Lily when I grow up.

There are two men in this story, but please don't think this is a triangle book. Its not. Its hard to explain, but its not. Ryle is a charming guy. Hes a giving person. Hes got a lot of great attributes. Im not sure if Ive ever felt so conflicted over a character as I did him. Atlas is the type of man I always have a soft spot for as a reader. His story gutted me at times, but he is also a character with a lot of strength and so much beauty. I loved Atlas from the second I met him and that love never stopped throughout the book.

Aside from the three main characters in the story, Lilys mom played a prominent part. Their relationship played an even bigger part. Ryles sister and Lilys best friend Alyssa was one of my favorite characters in this book. When things got hard she was there. One line she said in the book, to Lily just solidified the type of woman she was. Coleen always writes that one side character that you love so hard in her stories, and Alyssa was that character for me. I cant not mention Ellen, because, well, its Ellen. That part was brilliant. It made me smile every time Ellen was mentioned.

When reading this book, there were moments I struggled between not being able to tear my eyes away from the page, and others I had to take a breather because I couldn't handle what was going on. Parts of this story left me so heartbroken and others lifted me up so high. There are some parts that are just so powerful I could only read them in awe. This is it. This is why I read. Books like this.

Colleen Hoover is an author who truly has a way with words. She killed this book. Ive read and loved all of CoHos books. Some of her earlier books are some of my all-time favorites. Ive enjoyed all of her latest books, but this is by far the best book shes ever written. And its tied with Hopeless as my own personal favorite book by her. And that is saying a lot, because Hopeless is one of my top books ever. If you only read one book this year, let it be It Ends with Us. Everyone needs to read this book. 5+ star favorite. Completely unforgettable and highly recommended!
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WOW.

Let's just start with that. My heart still feels like it's in a vice grip and barely beating as we speak. My golly, what a book! This book gave me straight up, emotional blue balls. I had a lump in my throat, on the brink of tears, throughout most of the story. I wasn't at all prepared for the emotional warfare! But all that aside, this book was MARVELOUS! LOVE LOVE LOVE Camryn and Andrew...ESPECIALLY Andrew. (YUUUUM!) Loved their journey and development throughout the book, and I really enjoyed that the story was being told from both of their POV's. This is definitely a book that I could read several times over. I wish that I had more than 5 stars to give this. Most definitely one of the best books I've read this year
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Have you ever read a book that has haunted you ever since you finished it?!
That was THIS book for me!
Even just thinking about the characters and the heartbreak and the story in this one make my heart ache!
Like literally ACHE!

I had no idea what I was getting in to when I picked up this book by an author who has quickly become one of my absolute favorites!

I still, to this day, don't know if going in blind made it harder or easier for me to be able to cope with everything that unfolded in this tale!

This book deals with so many issues that and the way Danielle Pearl has written this book and, ultimately this entire series, is just beautiful!

I bat on all the time, about those books that seem to encapsulate 'beauty in the pain" and if I had to name one book that represents that description, like a badge of honor - it's definately this one!

I cannot even begin to go into what this series is about but know this - you will not be the same!

Your heart will shatter into a million little pieces and in brilliant Danielle Pearl style, she'll piece it back together but it will take time for those wounds to heal!

Yes - there's a cliffy,  and you all know how much I HATE those!

But... for the sake of this story, I can put aside my dislike of cliffhangers to recommend this book, and this series, to anyone who wants to read a book that has the power to change them, to break them and then put them back together piece by piece...

Be warned though- this is NOT a flowery romance...
But - if you are prepared to let these characters and this story into your heart, you will not regret it!

5+++++++++++ stars for this book (and then some more!!!)
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5 glorious amazing stars. This story was beautiful, angsty and emotional. I have to say this cover had me thinking when I first saw it, but after Ive read this book, I totally get it. I can not just pick 1 favorite character because well Elle and Owen are amazing, and Drew and Millie were the perfect supporting characters. All Thats left to say is you need to read this story, it will leave you feeling complete, or broken, take your pick.
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Oh My God! It's been quite a while since I had a book hangover this big after reading a book I absolutely LOVED.

This was such a beautifully powerful written story. I was hooked from beginning to end with the amazing words and gripping and intriguing characters. I loved every single twist and turn. It was filled with angst, heartbreak, redemption and love. It was a phenomenal slow burn that made you feel everything up until that HEA.

Oh how I loved Dean, my heart broke for him with everything he had to go through. He lost his arm three years previously in a ferryboat explosion. He understandably went into a deep depression until he found some light in his nurse Cora. I simply loved watching him open up and blossom with Cora. His struggle felt so raw and real, it was so well written.

Cora and Dean meet up again a few years later when she moves to Ocracoke after listening to Dean talk about it. She's a broken spirit looking for a new life for her and her daughter. What I loved was that it wasn't a movie reunion, it was awkward and so real. They both have scars they need to deal with. They must each face their pasts so they stand a chance at a future and finding healing and happiness.