5 well deserved stars
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I'm sitting here trying to find the words to write this review.

At the end of Combative we were left with so many questions. So you think going into Redemptive that Jay will answer them all.... She takes you on a journey lets call it's a "trip down memory lane". We learn more about Bailey and Nate, where they came from, who they are & what they have been through in their lives. At times my little heart broke for these two characters & the things they went through & discovered. I loved this book so much, Jay pulls you with her words & the feelings she invokes in you are something so special.

because in our minds, the lies we lived created the perfect balance between chaos and calm.

I want to go back and read it all over again, it is definitely one of my top reads so far of 2016. I can't wait to see how Jay pulls it all together and how she answers all those burning questions that she has left us with.
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Finally, finally we get Corina and Mitchells story. And let me tell you, it was so worth the wait. I had so many burning questions about what happened with these two. There were so many missed opportunities and fears clouding decisions. The tension surrounding Corina and Mitchell was delicious, intense and totally undeniable. I just couldn't get enough of it. I was dying for them to give in to what they both wanted and needed.  They kept me on pins and needles and had me waiting with baited breath. And I loved every single moment of it.

Mitchell is far from perfect. Hes made mistakes, and has lots of fears when it comes to relationships: fear of love, commitment, the impact of his job. He thought he was going the right thing staying away from Corina, but he couldn't have been more wrong. Corinas world off its axis when she spent that fateful night with Mitchell. She thought what they shared was magic, but fate had other plans.  She tried to move on and deny the pull , but Mitchell is not the guy you could ever forget

I really enjoyed watching Mitchell and Corinas relationship grow. They were both hurt by Mitchells past actions. And Mitchell had to really prove himself.  I appreciated that Corina made Mitchell work for her affection and didn't instantly forgive him. I think it really added to their relationship and made them really get to know one another. And  the pull between Corina and Mitchell.it was so palpable, so undeniable. And if fate was offering up a second chance, well these two best not screw it up.

Tempting Love is an enjoyable second chance romance. Its filled with lots of love, wonderful family dynamics, and fighting for what you want. This book is the perfect example of everything I have come to know and love from this author. Kelly Elliot has once again delivered a swoon worthy romance with just the right amount of alpha and steam and a little drama thrown into the mix. I am 100% addicted to these characters and their families and can not wait to see where the Cowboys and Angels series will take us next.
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This book was everything! Five stars are seriously not enough. I knew I was going to purchase this book either way but I downloaded the sample to get a feel of it. And it hooked me. I was reading something else when I purchased this but that had to take the back seat until I finished this. Right when I finished I wanted to start all over again. This is definitely a book I will read over again. I read most of the  Cold Fury Hockey series and love those but Finding Kyle is now my favorite by this Author. Kyle was book boyfriend material and then some! Oh his sweet, dirty talking ways *sigh*. Jane was quirky and fun and I loved how she didn't back down even though Kyle wanted to keep her at a distance (all for good reason) but I loved that about her. These two are definitely a couple that I will miss but like I said I will read this again because they are that good. Of course the hot times between them are smoking hot and full of chemistry but I also loved the non hot moments where they were getting close and Kyle was letting down his walls and showing Jane the other side to him. They really shared some great moments. I will also look into the other two books Kyle pops up in because I'm now more curious about that. Finding Kyle is not to be missed! This gave me all the feels and my top so far this year.
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4.5 Emotional Rollercoaster Stars

Present Perfect (Perfect #1) by Alison G Bailey was one of my top favourites of 2013. I have been waiting not so patiently for Presently Perfect since the author announced she was writing it, and I was not disappointed. I LOVED being back with these characters and their story.

Presently Perfect is set in the same timeframe as Present Perfect but is told from the POV of Noah. As the same plot lines are covered in this book as the first one I would say that this could be read and enjoyed as a standalone. For those who have read Present Perfect then this is a fantastic full length companion novel. I really enjoyed hearing Noahs POV of some of the events from Present Perfect.

Being set in the same timeframe, I was obviously aware of the plotlines that would be coming up.and of course the ending, but even knowing all that I still experienced the intense feels that I felt reading the original book.how is that even possible? The writer obviously must take credit for drawing out those emotions from me AGAIN.from angst to frustration to rage to swooning to crying  this book has it ALL!!! Whilst the main story was set in the timeframe as the first book, it was a completely different experience reading it from a different POV. And it should be noted that the epilogue was an expansion of the original story.

As it had been a while since I last read Present Perfect it was like reading this story for the first time. If you have read the first book then I would certainly recommend NOT re-reading it before starting this.

I want you to be more than my best friend. I want you to be my girlfriend. What do you want Tweet?

For those not familiar with this story; this is a friends to lovers story; Noah Stewart & Amanda Tweet Kelly are family friends and neighbours, they have been best friends their whole lives. As they grow up they face their feelings towards one another changing, and this story chronicles their changing relationship over a span of around 10 years.

Tweet was my heart, my soul, and my purpose. She was my everything.

I felt for Noah in this instalment. In the first instalment, whilst in Tweets POV, I felt I could understand her and her self-esteem issues, but I have to say reading this book from Noahs POV, she drove me up the wall with frustration. If only I could have climbed in this book to give her a good talking to!!

  There hasn't been a day in my life that I haven't loved you. I wish you would just let me love you.

I loved Noah in the first book. He is the ultimate book boyfriend; protective, sweet, loving, loyal, gorgeous, smart and swoon worthy. My feelings for Noah only intensified during this book. The issues, struggles and tragedies these two young people face at times seem never ending.they deserve a happy ending.surely?

Youll always be the most important thing in my life. Ill always be there for you no matter what or who else comes into my life. I have no past without you and I cant imagine a future that doesnt include you. I just need some time to figure out how I can have you in my life without having you be my life.

I love, love, LOVE this author and will read ANYTHING she writes.  The journey you are taken on reading this book is special, and this story remains a firm favourite of mine. I would recommend this book in a heartbeat. Whilst Present Perfect was a 5* read for me, this instalment didn't quite hit me as hard, I think mainly because I knew what was coming. All in all this was an amazing love story with some fab characters, which was perfectly written! I know this book will stay with me forever!

 **ARC provided by the author, with thanks in exchange for an honest review**

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NO SPOILERS!

Hit the Spot was a sexy, swoon-worthy, and incredibly entertaining standalone contemporary romance, and definitely a TOP FAVORITE read of 2017! The storyline and characters were absolutely amazing, and I truly loved J. Daniels' writing style. The author completely exceeded my expectations and then some, and I honestly loved reading every single word of Jamie and Tori's story from beginning to end.

 Jamie and Tori were phenomenal characters and I loved them and their story with all of my heart. I loved their personalities and chemistry together, and how their relationship progressed throughout. I loved reading the book from both Jamie and Tori's POV, and I immensely enjoyed all of their banter and interactions with each other. If you're a fan of the enemies-to-lovers trope, you'll definitely enjoy Hit the Spot. The secondary characters were amazing as well, and I enjoyed getting to see a few familiar characters from Four Letter Word. Hit the Spot was absolutely amazing from start to finish, and I couldn't have been more ecstatic with the conclusion to Jamie and Tori's story. It was perfect for them and made me very happy.

 Hit the Spot was another home run from the extremely talented J. Daniels, and definitely one of my TOP FAVORITE reads of the year! It was an incredibly sexy, swoon-worthy, and entertaining standalone contemporary romance, and I couldn't have loved it more if I tried. J. Daniels did a phenomenal job with this book, and I was truly happy with the outcome to Jamie and Tori's story. I am fairly new to J. Daniels' books, Hit the Spot was only my second, but I honestly can't sing enough praises for her writing and the addicting storylines and characters she creates. She is certainly one of my new top favorite contemporary romance authors, and I am so freaking excited to read more of her amazing books, especially Bad for You, the next standalone in the Dirty Deeds series!
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Get ready for a 5 Star emotional rollercoaster.
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Absolutely loved this book and it was well worth the wait!  I couldn't put it down and now I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book in the series.
Luca and Allison are both damaged but together they are perfect. She is everything he wants and needs the balm for his soul. He makes her feel beautiful and she forgets about the past and the guilt she carries when shes with him. Luca is a very hot possessive alpha male that wants nothing more than to be the one that gives Allison everything she deserves and needs but that means controlling the pyro in him and making a life on his own free from his fathers connections and money. What will it take to get there and will he lose her in the mean time? Should she give herself to Ollie who has been there for her when Luca leaves with no goodbye or explanation. Luca plans to do whatever it takes to have her but everything has a time and place and it's never easy to get what you want. So many twists and turns in this story but as the pieces come together it all makes sense. You won't be able to put it down until you know what their fate is. Just when you think you have it all figured out here comes another surprise. With every chapter I found myself cheering them on hoping for that HEA. Gina has a way of bringing a story to life and making you feel. Every touch the love and the tears all the pain and suffering is almost palpable.  If your up for some hot steamy sex and some heart crushing drama read this book now but be prepared for a startling cliffhanger ending that makes you want to scream.
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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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Wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. Absolutely LOVED it!!
I loved everything about this book. The banter between Sophie and Gabriel is some of the best dialogue I have read this year. The chemistry between the two was out of control and the long slow burn made it even more enjoyable 'So many laughs and we also got to enjoy beautiful scenery along the way. I loved catching up with Killian, Jax and all the other guys in the band. I can't wait to get their stories too. Both Chatty Girl & Sunshine were a little broken and I loved how their love story managed to make them whole '' Cannot recommend this book enough
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The tension and angst surely didn't stop in book 2 of the series, if anything it was heightened and made the book impossible for me to put down. K.K. Allen did a excellent job with this duet. There was so many highs in this book and Lyric and Wolf were just perfect. There's so much depth, longing and passion between these two that it will leave you breathless. There's so much these two have to fight past, and work through if they truly want a shot and so many ups and downs dealt with. They truly were drawn to each other like a moth to a flame and I loved when they finally realized this.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book
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They say never judge a book by it's cover. But just the cover itself made me one-click and want to read this book. Though, what's inside it more important and trust me, when I say - the words inside were flawless. The story of Beau and Lex left me breathless, wanting and needing more. The way R. Scarlett structured the plot, the way she conveyed those characters and her poetry of words had me glued to my phone and absorbing every single word. I did not want to miss anything, any single details. When sinners Kneels wins points when it comes to plot and character development.

We see Beau as a savage, someone untamed, vicious, cruel. I would describe him as the big bad wolf. And then we have Lex, who is strong on her own. Very willing and never wanting to give up. She is very determined. Together, they were precious. They were the perfect contrast to each other and I loved how Lex could get the bad and the good from Beau. It was a power exchange but there was also a balance between them.

Beau and Lex started on a rough start. There was a rock between them. You could say they 'hated' each other, but I wouldn't go that far. There was always an unsaid understanding between the characters. You can't see it, but you can read it between the lines and that was exactly what made it all better and more beautiful. The chemistry had me swooning and fanning myself. I loved the switch that we had, we went from them hating to starting to accept the feelings between them. Beau was a misunderstood character. He was lost. Lex was a lost character too. They were both damaged, hurting and silently going through heartbreak. But they found each other, and in each other, they found themselves. It was so beautifully crafted. I was rooting for them from the beginning.

I loved the danger, the hint of darkness. It was a rough ride but it was exactly what I wanted. I honestly can't wait for the other books in the series, or any books by R.Scarlett. She makes me want to devour her words like a hungry wolf.

(Beau and Lex deserves 6 stars, 5 is not enough)
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Forever with You by Laurelin Paige is the third book in The Fixed Series and the highly anticipated conclusion to Hudson and Alaynas whirlwind romance. I was absolutely floored to get my hands on this book. I have fallen in love with Hudson and Alayna while reading the first two novels in the series, Fixed on You and Found in You, and they are truly two of my all time favorite characters. From start to finish, Forever with You can only be described as utter perfection.

The characters. Hudson Pierce is sweeter than sin. Hes still the sex god he was in the first books, but in this story I felt like all of his layers were finally peeled back. He shows his vulnerabilities, his flaws, and any questions regarding his past are answered. Because of this, he has solidified his place at the top of my book boyfriend list. As much as I love Hudson Pierce, for me Alayna Withers is the showstopper here. She has transformed so much since we first met her in Fixed on You. Her confidence, her ability to absorb obstacles and counter  these attributes are a stark contrast to the insecure, rigid Alayna that harbors obsessive tendencies. I want to hug Laurelin Paige for creating this character that makes you root for her success, break when she does, but love her nonetheless.

The plot. Oh the anxiety, passion, unexpected twists, devotion, conviction, and betrayal. This story encompasses a rainbow of emotions and by the end I was drained but blissfully satisfied. I was so engrossed in each paragraph and each scene my brain couldn't comprehend what might come next. I could only focus on what was going on in the story in that moment. For that reason, there were several plot twists that completely uprooted me. Any unresolved issues are laid to rest, questions are answered, and relationships are both mended and severed. This story played out better than I could have ever imagined the series concluding. I loved every second of chest pain, every minute my heart raced, and the hours afterward where I couldn't stop smiling.

Laurelin Paige has delivered another phenomenal read with Forever with You. I am sad to see The Fixed Series end, but have loved the journey from beginning to end. This series is brilliant, a must read, and one of my all time favorites!
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First of all, congratulations Stephanie on a brilliant debut!  There are so many things I loved about your book especially the theme,  a second chance on love.  Your characters as well as your story were well written and very real.  I love it when I can read a book and connect with characters the way I did in Salvation.  Kara is beautiful, independent, but yet reserved due to past heartache.  Nate, her boss, is handsome, powerful, rich and also reserved in his own way.  Both have endured some type of pain in the past.  Together they discover the power of love.

Throughout the book, the characters learn about each other and grow.  Nate is Karas boss.  Kara dismisses his advances at first knowing that work relationships can be devastating. But, Kara gives in and finally goes out with Nate.  I loved that Nate was so blown away by Kara.  Kara truly rocked his world.

I cant say enough about Mai, Karas friend.  She was funny, a great friend and most of all her biggest supporter.  You will love her as you read more about her.

The detailed descriptions in this book are another reason I enjoyed it so much.  I pictured this story scene by scene.  The sexy banter between Nate and Kara was fun making them so likable.  These characters were truly enjoyable to read about.

I cannot end my review without discussing the sex scenes.  Wow!  There are plenty of exquisitely written scenes in this book.  Nate is the quite the guy. Youll see what I mean.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the next book in the series.  I was left making my own predictions about Kara and Nates future. They are a couple I am definitely cheering for.  I hope its available soon.
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5 Burn for Me Stars
 I love Tillie Cole and I love the Hades Hangmen series. Souls Unfractured is a standalone because each book focuses on a new character, but you should read the series from the beginning to get the full effect. Maddie and Flames presence is huge in the previous books. I felt like the first two books were foreplay to their relationship and YAY we finally get to their story.

Maddie was tortured and rape repeatedly by the men in the Order. Because of this, she cant handle mens presence (as she shouldnt). Flame has to cut himself to function. He feels burns throughout his body and the only way to release this is by cutting.

As you can see, this is not an easy book to read. Both Maddie and Flame are tortured souls and I greedily and happily wanted to read their story.  Tillie had me at page one and I never wanted to stop reading. She gave me everything I wanted and more. I felt pure sadness, hurt, anger and love.

You will feel a lot of emotions when you read this book. You will weep for Flame and his crazy heart. You will be inspired by Maddie and root for her to feel safe and happy. Each time Flame and Maddie interact, I was on pins and needles. I wondered how Flame would react towards her and how Maddie would react towards Flame. I never wanted a couple to work out as I did with them.

The flames never calmed. They forever  burned. But with her I wanted to grip her tighter

I like to watch you. I like you being near me. Its better than standing under your window. I like being able to see you up close.

The thing that really MADE this story is the back story and EVERYTHING that lead up to THEM. I loved reading about Flame (even though it was very difficult), I needed to know what made him the way he is. The things Flames does to cope is so troubled. I loved how different Flame was too. He doesnt react nor speak like everyone else. It made me love him just a touch more. Tillie never fails to amaze me. I loved Maddies reaction towards Flame. I love her soft to his hard, her sweetness to his spice, her light to his dark. Maddie and Flame balanced each other perfectly.

You are a good man, Flame. You were simply dealt a bad hand.

I knew he would not lie. He could not lie. That made me feel safe. And to me, feeling safe was the most important thing in my life.

You get some of the old characters too and its nice to tie everyone together. You also get bits of Cains POV and you can make your assumptions about that (its an eye opener).

I waited months for this story, I stalked Tillies Facebook, blog and group anticipating for this book. I never placed so much hype as I did on this one and after I read it, all I felt was boom  explosions. Shes gifted, talented and I cant wait what she has in stored for us next.

An ARC was provided
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5-Amazing WTF Did I Just Read Stars

Damn life, work, eating, and sleep those things we must do interrupting our reading when captivated by a book like A Letter to Whiskey. Holy Hell the roller coaster of emotions Kandi has put me through and I loved every moment of it, does that make me sound loco? My love may confuse some but others will understand the effed up love I feel. Yes. Some of the book is difficult to read but it's worth all the hurt, confusion, frustration and struggle. Push through it you will thank me later. Jaimie and B will take you on one of the best and worst emotional roller coasters you will ride.

This is my first read by Kandi. I will definitely look to dive into more!!
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5 AMAZING STARS I can't even describe how much I loved this book. It went beyond any expectation I had. I had read the teaser for this book and kinda knew what I was in for with the emotional aspect , but I did not realize it would be an emotional journey all the way through.

Jasinda Wilder is brilliant and her writing is just incredible.

This book is emotional, amazing, awesome, fantastic, beautiful.

I loved Nell and Ryan together , who would not , lifetime friends since birth and at the age of 16 they discover they both feel more then friends to each other .

When Nell's Boyfriend suddenly dies in an accident , It forever changes her . She deals with the guilt of the accident and locks it away and just moves through life .

The day of Kyle's funeral Nell meets his older brother Colton, and there is a connection there that she does not want to acknowledge .

I loved Colton,with his own demons , he was so wonderful and was exactly the person that Nell needed.

"I can tell you what I see. I can tell you what I know about you. I can tell you how I feel. I can't show you what you really are. But arguing with you won't accomplish anything. I think we've both had our share of people trying to fix us. It doesn't work. We can only fix ourselves. Let ourselves heal."

"I'm not just falling in love with you, Nell. I'm falling into you. You're an ocean, and I'm falling in, drowning in the depths of who you are. Like you said, it's scary in a way, but it's also the most amazing thing I've ever experienced. You are the most amazing thing I've ever experienced."

Book Blurb:

I wasn't always in love with Colton Calloway; I was in love with his younger brother, Kyle, first. Kyle was my first one true love, my first in every way.
Then, one stormy August night, he died, and the person I was died with him.

Colton didn't teach me how to live. He didn't heal the pain. He didn't make it okay. He taught me how to hurt, how to not be okay, and, eventually, how to let go.

"There's no magical healing in this. I won't wake up tomorrow fixed and joyful. I'll still hurt and grieve.
But moments like this, with Colton? They make it all bearable. He doesnt fix me, doesn't heal me. He just makes life worthwhile. he helps me remember to breathe, shows me how to smile again. he kisses me and I can forget pain."

"I wanted nothing more than to climb into the box with him and quit breathing, find him in whatever came after life."

"I'm still trying to find the words to heal you,
To take your pain and make it all my own
So your beautiful eyes can smile,
So you can be at peace.
And now that Fate has intervened,
Conspired to draw us together,
I can't resist the lure of your eyes,
The temptation of you beauty,
The siren song of you voice
Whispering my name
In the dark comfort between my sheets.
I can't resist you, baby,
Because I'm falling still,
I'm falling into you."
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Ace Locke and Dylan "Daydream" Prescott have stolen my heart again, and in this beautiful conclusion to their story they solidified that in the most memorable way, that being the wedding of the year! It was so perfect, I laughed (a lot) I cried, I swooned and I thoroughly enjoyed every word.

Wedlocked takes place a pretty much where Locked (book 2) left off, give or take a couple months. And right away I fell back into place with some of my favorite characters. You really get a mixed bag of great people in this book, including characters from Ellas temptation series, and Sunset Cove series, and my FAVORITE women of all time from Brookes hilarious L.A. Liaisons series. I don't want to focus too much on that, because this story is all about Ace and Dylan, but these characters hold such a special place in my heart and I firmly believe that the relationships formed throughout this series are what make it so heartwarming and relevant.

Dylan and Ace are back with their natural and funny banter about everything from wedding planning to awkward parents, and some pretty great sexual interactions as well, and by great, I mean hot. With these two sexy men, even the slightest innuendo is like foreplay for the reader.  Ella and Brooke have taken co-writing to another level, and have truly mastered their craft and I swear they share one brain . I know everyone uses the phrase seamless transition and Im sure that Ella and Brooke have heard this more than once, but its absolutely true and I think that only attests to how great they are as a fierce writing duo. Its pretty remarkable.

Can we talk about the Cabo bachelor party for a minute?  That was seriously so much fun, I loved every word of it! It was hilarious and clever and I really felt like it belonged in a movie.  The videographer aspect of it was genius and I laughed so hard at what Ace and Dylan had planned for their friends and family. (Oh, Carlos. LOL) Im pretty sure they did it to torture their people, but it was great entertainment for me! Definitely one of the highlights of this book amongst many others.

This book was exactly what I needed, its so full of love and romance and it just filled my little bookie heart in so many ways. With everything that Ace and Dylan have gone through, it was so nice to see all of those loose ends get tied up and give them peace for their life moving forward. And those wedding vows, don't even get me started. I was a sobbing, snotting, blubbering mess and I want to thank Ella and Brooke for giving that to me because I was sincerely moved by all the words. By the end of this book I was done for, and with my red puffy eyes and wet cheeks, I sat down to write this review in hopes that people would read it and see how much this series has moved me. I hope all of my romance reader friends will give these books a chance because they are so worth it.  These amazing writers put their heart and soul into their characters and you can feel it so deeply from the opposite side of the page, and I hope they keep writing together forever because it really is magic what they're able to accomplish together.