Meeting The Unpredictable by Riann C. Miller is an awesome read!
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Meeting The Unpredictable by Riann C. Miller is an awesome read!
Tyler and Lennie made me fall in love! Their whole story and character dynamics were absolutely amazing to read about!
I can't wait to read many more books from this author in the future!
4/5 Stars!
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I'm not sure what link I followed to get to this book, but it was certainly a great happenstance! I loved every minute of this read. The author did a fantastic job of keeping me engaged with the characters of Liv and Berkeley. I went straight from reading the last word to Amazon to find the next book in the series so I could keep reading! I was so disappointed to find out that this book was not only brand new, but that it was the first book by this author! Ms. Delahanty you've made a new fan here and I cannot wait for something new from you (hopefully more of Olivia and Berkeley!). I'm heading over now to sign up for your newsletter so I don't miss a thing!
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LuAnn does a great job developing the characters in this book.  The story is hilarious and yet reminds us that what we think we want may be right in front of us the whole time.  I love to see the small town girl be successful, smart and accomplished and still end up with her cowboy!

The storyline captivated me and kept me glued to the book until I finished it in one sit-down.  I loved the mishaps that occurred between Griff and Jamie Lee, which kept shoving them together.  Even though you knew they would end up together, the process of getting to the eventual hookup was exciting.  Enjoyable, mostly lighthearted read with lots crazy antics.

I can't wait to read the book with Jamie Lee's brother and her best friend getting together, coming out Summer 2007!
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Yeah for this book!  It's about time someone came forward to validate what I've known all along; that life's an exciting game and we're constantly being given clues about how to play along! Ms. Soliel did a wonderful job of putting into words what I experience almost every day.  Following the signs and synchronicities has helped me to navigate through a sea of choices toward a happier, more fulfilling life.  Those little "coincidences" have truly been my roadmap.  (Yet no one seems to talk about them openly!) There's a magical quality to life when you realize that you don't have to go it alone.  I highly recommend this book.  Not only is it a fascinating read, but it's so nice to know that I'm not alone, or crazy!
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Wow! What an incredible read! There were times that I could not put the book down (but had to otherwise I would have missed my stop). Despite being set in dystopian future, Caitlin was a very relatable character. It was great to follow her story arc. I really felt I could see myself in her shoes. The story was dark and suspenseful, but also hopeful. It was equal parts sci-fi and a coming of age story, as Caitlin searches for her her true self in a world where she isn't sure where she fits in. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who wants a really great story to grab hold and never let go!
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I'm so excited to read this book.  I know the author personally and I couldn't be happier for her!!!  Hoping there are more to be published!
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Just when you think something is going to happen, it doesn't!  This book is full of surprises!!
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Wow, what a great read !
Getting a Grip by M.E. Carter is the fitst book in the #MyNewLife Series.
Meet Elena, she's a divorced mother of three little girls. She's lonely and has low self-esteem. She carries the scars and issues of her marriage.
Greg is a divorced single dad. He's gorgeous with his own flaws. They meet and hit it off, sparks fly.
Greg is an amazing person and I love his character so so much. Both grow up emotionally.
But circumstances force them apart and my heart was breaking for these two people.

Getting a Grip is a witty, honets, very entertaining book. It is very well written and I love it. I love the writing and I love the characters. I love the story and I love the words. I greatly enjoyed reading Getting a Grip. And I, like Greg, love Elena's one-liners too, very much.
I read this book in one sitting, I couldn't put it down. And now I'm waiting -not very patiently- for the next book in the series.
I Highly recommend this book and wish I could give more than 5 stars. Thank you so much ME Carter !!
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I met Eryn on her first book stop in North Carolina and was intrigued by her presentation, her artwork and story. I bought the book and began reading that week. Eryn is a wonderful story teller and shares her deepest fears, challenges, wins and successes with the reader. I could relate to her as also growing up in a religious family and I've been on my journey of finding my highest self ever since I was exposed to studying abroad and realizing what else life has to offer. I highly recommend Facing Freedom, especcially to all women who have lived lives in Corporate America (myself included and I'm on my way out!) and are on a mission to find an alternative, more freeing type of life. Thank you Eryn!!
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This is my second book by this author. I was given an ARC of this book for my honest review.
I thought the title of the book was very unusual and I was interested to find out what this story could be about. The word premonition means intuition, sign, foreboding, indication, forewarning and that is exactly what this book is about.

This is Chaz and Stephanies story. They meet on a blind date arranged by mutual friends. From the first meeting Stephanie and Chaz feel a strong connection between them. They are comfortable and at ease with each other.
Stephanie starts having dreams about Chaz that he is in danger and this makes her very anxious that Chaz life is in danger. What she does not know is that Chaz has a dangerous job and all is not as it seems. Stephanie relies on her gift to give him important information which helps him stay ahead of the game.

Once Chaz is out of danger and they try to purse a relationship together. Stephanie (in my opinion) relies too heavily on her premonitions/gift to give her guidance in whether she should go all out in pursuing her relation with Chaz, which I was disappointed by. It appeared in the story that her gift was the strongest when Chaz was in danger but when it was just every day relationship issues, it felt as if Stephanie did not trust or have enough confidence in what the couple felt for each other to trust that alone. If felt like she need to have a dream to confirm that the couple did in fact have a future together. Chaz wanted Stephanie to trust and rely more in him too.

Stephanie: I was going to ask you whether you believe in fate, destiny, and serendipity  whatever you want to call it.

Chaz: Definitely.

The author does not share the ethnicity of the couple and as you read the story this is not an issue because this is a story about a couple finding love in unusual circumstances!

This was an enjoyable, engrossing story, with lots of mystery involved. Definitely worth the read.
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I was looking for something different than what I typically read when I was on Edelweiss and requested this one. I am so very glad I did. Having never read a book by this author and considering I don't read a lot of chick lit or womens fiction, I didn't know what to expect from this book. What I got was more than I could have ever expected: a great and touching, unpredictable story with a main character I connected with and cared about.

If you were to believe my father  and many people do  you would believe that there is no such thing as coincidence. That life is a series of intentional moments that lead us from one to the next, each one ping-ponging us from one destiny to another, all of which carry us on the wave of life up until the inevitable: death.

Willa (short for William) Chandler-Golden has lived her life in her famous author fathers shadow  and under his beliefs about fate, despite not truly believing his theories. She has a good life, a perfect-on-the-surface husband and a great job. Her husband is brilliant and successful. Theyre trying to have kids. Things begin to unravel slowly. First, she finds a suspicious bar receipt in her husbands wallet. His behavior has changed and hes working longer hours. The one that got away contacts her via Facebook and reveals some surprising news. Things aren't going well at work. Then her husband suggests they take a two-month break, at the end of which theyll decide if they want to stay together. With the help of her friend Vanessa, she takes a big jump to try to find herself and kick-start her life, start making her own choices and living life according to her own beliefs. Cue the Theory of Opposites. She will disprove her fathers theories about everything happening for a reason by choosing to do exactly the opposite of what she would normally do. Add in the reappearance of the ex, her absolutely insane family drama and Shawns adorable nephew, Nicky, and this book grabbed me and hung on tight until the last pages.

Start disproving him now. Let me dare you. I dare you, Willa Chandler-Golden, to try to live life on the outer edges. To fight so hard against your original instinct, to change your fate by making choices that you never otherwise would make.

As the book went on and I watched Willa grow and change, I was conflicted about how I wanted it all to end. Did I want her and Shawn to reunite after their break? Did I want her to go back to her first love, Theo? I cant say I really felt strongly either way, both men had plenty of good qualities and faults. I would have accepted either ending, as long as Willa got the happiness she deserved. Which, she did. I finished the book with a  smile on my face and a tear in my eye.

You handle it because you have to. And you could have. Everyone can. Everyone does. Life sucks sometimes, but you handle it.

I cant say enough good things about this book. The writing was sheer perfection. It was funny and, at times, emotional. The story had me tied in knots because I was so conflicted about everything that was happening. My heart broke for Willa as Shawn suggested their time out. So much of her identity was wrapped-up in him that I wasn't sure how she would handle it. Plus, just the sheer thought of a partner making a suggestion like that devastates me. I guess I have some pretty old-fashioned ideas about marriage. I just felt so much for Willa. I laughed with her, cried with her and cheered for her through the entire book. I adored her friend Vanessa. She was able to give Willa the kick in the pants she so desperately needed to find out who she really is, aside from Shawns wife. This book was filled with fantastic and complex characters. I found something to truly appreciate about each and every one of them.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, via Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review. All quotes come from the review copy and may differ from the final version.
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This is different from what I've read by J. Sterling but I LOVED IT!!! This is a story about a boy and a girl who meet by chance and share an instant, undeniable, real connection but their circumstances will certainly run interference. Although J. Sterling refers to this as a "simple story" there is absolutely nothing simple about this story-it's filled with real-life complications, frustrations, disappointments and angst. The characters are very likable and I found myself relating on a personal level throughout the book with both Cal and Jules. The supporting characters are fantastic and I find myself missing them and wanting to be a part of their lives on a regular basis! I laughed, I cringed, I hated, but mostly I hoped and that's what I LOVED about this story; it's hopeful and encouraging and who doesn't need/want more of that?! High five, Jenn!!
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Youll never be able to find yourself if you're lost in someone else.
Colleen Hoover is an incredible writer. I've read nearly all of her books at this point, and yet she still surprises me. I picked this book up this morning and I knew I wouldn't be able to stop reading until I had it finished. Ben, a writer, meets Fallon who has experienced life changing trauma when she was in a fire two years ago. I loved the very first scene in this book where Ben and Fallon first meet. It was so entertaining and adorable. I really love the concept of this story, how they decide to meet every November 9th for the next 5 years and they have no contact in between each November 9th. They don't even exchange emails or phone numbers or anything, they just decide to meet at the same place, same time, every November 9th. It was so fascinating and it was all done so well. Colleen Hoover has a way of writing these extremely lovable characters who experience this tragedy, and the first half of the book is full of happiness and it's a beautiful love story, and then the second half all the drama and pain unravels and all the secrets get revealed. I love her writing style. I love that her books are so much more than just a love story, but they are also stories about loss and family and friendship.

Its easy to fall in love, Ben. The hard part comes when you want out.

I love the fact that Ben makes a promise to write about their lives and their experience with this November 9 experiment. I love that Ben is a writer and he really has a way with words. I love that Ben gives Fallon so much confidence, especially when she needs it. She's always doubting herself because she hates her scars and they make her insecure but Ben just knows the right things to say at the right time. I love how their relationship seemed to be five years long even though they only saw each other one day out of the year. It was so interesting. Also, I was so freaking excited when Miles and Tate from Ugly Love made an appearance in this book! Ugly Love is still my all time favorite Colleen Hoover book and probably always will be, so it's safe to say I was ecstatic to see them once again in this book! I absolutely love when authors do that! bringing in old characters from their previous stories and intertwining their lives with the new characters in this book. It's so awesome, and as a reader I truly appreciate it.

I love all the little things in Colleen Hoover's books that make particular characters stand out. In this book it was Fallon's obsession with reading romance novels, and her encouraging Ben to read more romance novels. I also love that she loved acting and it quickly became her passion, even with her scars on her face, Ben wouldn't let her give up on her dreams. The ending was so beautiful to see the truth come out and some of it made me tear up a little. I just love the way Colleen Hoover can tell a story. You would think with how many books I've read from her by now that I would know her plot twists and see them coming but I was still surprised, which I love. I love a good love story that has a little bit of tragedy and suspense, which is why Colleen Hoover is still one of my favorite authors of all time. The only reason I knocked off half a star in this rating is because Fallon's constant self loathing and humiliation with her scars kind of got repetitive at time. I didn't see why she needed a guy to tell her she's beautiful to believe it herself. She should be able to be confident without the help of a guy, but that's just my opinion. And that small annoyance didn't change my overall opinion on the story.

As far as ranking this book with her other books, I think Ugly Love is still my favorite book from her, and then Maybe Someday. November 9 ties with Confess for third. I can't decide which one I like more. Then after that follows Hopeless and Slammed and Never Never.
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I absolutely loved this book for its humor, relatability, and romance, I've found a new favorite author! Can't wait to read the next book!
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I had such a good time reading this book.  I couldn't put it down, I just had to know what was happening next! I love that the paranormal twist to this book was ghosts, definitely something different for me.  The mystery and the unexpected twists throughtout the underlying love story is excellent.  The characters were great.  There are fun people you just adore, horrible people you wish you could punch in the face, and quirky people you don't know if you like or don't.  Not an overly emotional book, but it will have you feeling multiple ways while you take this reading journey.  A must read, if you ask me!
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Kaylee Ryan is a New Author for me to read! I saw Unexpected Reality in my Facebook feed! Looked it up on Amazon and bought it! This book was fabulous! The story starts a a man meeting a woman, a 1 night stand! And than heartbreak, joyful news and the struggles of find his (Ridges) way through life's ups and downs!! I highly recommend this book! Hats off to Kaylee Ryan for writing this Awesome Story!!!
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Let's just say this book has it all. Wit, sarcasm (my absolute favorite), loyalty, kindness, dark and twisted along with it. It's every emotion wrapped up in coin to put in the slot machine and play for the heart. Some parts were predictable, I am OK with predictable, its the journey leading to the predictable that is important to me and Cat Miller did not disappoint!! I love the characters interaction, ALL of them. The roughness and kind hearted people all wrapped into one melts me every time! There were also surprises in the book that had my mind questioning the reason, was it too quick, whats going to happen, and once again didn't get let down. There were reasons for everything even if you didn't figure it out until later! Read read read!