Fantastic emotional ride
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Thank you Lester Lennon for this very personal and emotional journey. I highly recommend this book. As I moved from poem to poem I felt like I was on an emotional roller coaster and I thoroughly enjoyed the ride.
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Get those tissues ready and buckle up! Just an Illusion - EP is the 3rd book in the Illusion series and should only be read after Side A and The B Side.

The story picks up right where the 2nd left off and it's extremely emotional. That first 10-15% or so gutted me so much that I had to take some breaks to process what was happening and give my heart and head time to recover. D. Kelly was not joking when she said that she would have to destroy us before putting us back together. I'm not going to sugar coat it. Sometimes I felt like I was drowning in pain. Don't despair though, there are scenes so beautiful that they will make your heart sing and moments so hot your kindle may melt.

I apologize for the vagueness of my review, but there are very few things I can say without it being a gigantic spoiler. Just know that your heart will hurt reading this, but it will be healed too. The journey that our characters take is not an easy one. It is heartbreaking, raw, and beautifully honest, but they come out so much stronger on the other side. I did get a little confused trying to keep the timeline in order at first, but I thought alternating the past and present chapters until things converged in the present was a wonderful way to paint the bigger picture of what our characters were experiencing. One thing is certain though after reading this series - Noah and Sawyer Weston will go down in the book boyfriend hall of fame. Thank you D. Kelly for this amazing ride!
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I loved every moment of the emotional roller coaster that this book took me on. I am not an overly emotional person and this book had me needing tissues more than once! It was fantastic!
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I was SO looking forward to this sequel, given how Totaled ended, and it did not disappoint!  The struggle for these characters was so real and so emotional that I could truly feel it myself.  I cried, I got angry, I smiled, I swooned...this story had it all.  It was not easy, it was not pretty and it was a lot of work, but the journey was SO worth it.  Great story!
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Lost Without You is an emotional ride, picking up seven years after the fateful night of where The Debt left off. Never fear, if you didn't get a chance to pick up and read The Debt, the first part of Lost Without You contains this gripping story since it is vital to the continuation of the storyline.

Tommy is clearly a broken man, living day by day just waiting for when his debt will be cashed in. The torment of waiting has pretty much beaten him down in a way that living in St. Jokes never did. The only person Tommy has kept in contact with from his foster care days is Simon and even Simon is out of the country more often then not. So Tommy waits.

Until

His debt is called and the task hes called upon never once crossed his mind. Theft, murder, drugs, hed thought of everything that would most likely land him in jail. A place he feels he should have been all along, and had come to some sort of peace with it. However, when the job he takes lands him upon a ghost. Tommy knows deep down he may not be able to cash in that debt after all.

Beth doesnt remember much about the night seven years ago, but she will never forget Tommy coming to her rescue. Seven years pass without a word from any of her foster friends so Beth forges on like only Beth knows how to do. Fostering a new identity in Jada.

Once Jada wakes up in the back of a limo, realizing shes been kidnapped, she isn't happy at the savior sitting in the front seat. Tommy isn't picking her up for safe keeping, he has a debt to pay and unfortunately Jada/Beth is it.

Their reunion is ripe with emotion and turmoil, while shrouded with mystery over what Bates wants from the two of them.

The conclusion awaits in OKeefes next book, Where I Belong.

Very well written from both characters perspectives. I loved the gripping tale and can hardly wait to find out all the answers in the next book, Where I Belong.
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Recurve was a fantastic rollercoaster ride of emotions.  I could not put it down and I greedily consumed it in one sitting.  I consider this to be a fantastic recasting of an Fae version of Cinderella. Shannon Mayer has done it again and Im definitely looking forward to exploring this new world.

Our heroine Larkspur is bold, beautiful, and tragically disconnected from her magic.  She is the bastard neglected daughter of the king and suffers the loss of her mother early in life.  She does not remember the event of her mothers death but is haunted by nightmares that hint toward her evil stepmother, the Queen, being responsible.  This book is Larks journey to self-discovery as she tries to right the wrongs done to her family and save her father the king.

Lark is no helpless Disney character waiting for a prince to rescue her.  She fully takes matters into her own hands and carves her own path forward despite her disabilities.  None of the men in her life are clear-cut heroes but they are intriguing and it is a struggle to see whom she should trust in the treacherous world she lives in.

I loved the names Mayer used and their connection to the characters.  My favorite was her eldest sister, Belladonna, who was a poisonous as her namesake.  I was also intrigued by Griffin, Granite, and Ash and rooted for them in different ways.  Alas, nothing was ever as it seemed and I had to constantly re-evaluate my opinions of everyone.

I would highly recommend this book to others. I cant wait for the sequel to come out so I can revisit this world.  I was provided this ARC copy by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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Deeper We Fall is the first novel in Chelsea M. Camerons Fall and Rise Series. Its a heavy-hitting drama that will break your heart and fill you with hope. Lottie Anders is desperate for a fresh start. Her past is haunted by tragedy, and she wants nothing more than to bury it and move forward. Of course no one can ever truly escape their past and Lottie is no different.

The story is unique and packs an emotionally heavy punch. My heart ached for Lottie and the destruction shes witnessed. Chelsea M. Cameron has created a world that will draw you in and force you to share in the characters emotional trauma. She knows how to balance the dark and light by intertwining the duo to create a well balanced story. I was immersed in the drama and unexpected. With each setback, there were glimmers of hope and the attainable promise of redemption. I enjoyed the roller coaster journey I was taken on while reading this story. It pushed my boundaries of comfort while mending the ache in my heart.
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Taylor was inadvertently forced into a life of hatred and violence at an early age.  Abandoned and deemed nothing more than an inconvenience as a child, Six did what he had to do to survive and carve out a life for himself.  Sometimes your true family isn't blood and that is the gift that Taylor allowed himself to cherish.  His family on his terms.  When forced to deal with an inexplicable tragedy, Taylor realizes that love isn't worth the pain and agony that you are left.

Misty is trying her best to survive.  When her father dies she was left with nothing but a mountain of debt and a defeated heart.  Forced to sale off everything and pick up the pieces and move on, she is unsure what direction her life is headed.  Luck being on her side for once, she finds a temporary haven when she stumbles upon an opportunity to work for a strong, intimidating and sexy bar owner.  She is intrigued by the brooding bar owner and tattoo artist, yet he has nothing for her.

Six was a gritty, passionate and sexy as hell.  A fantastic read, there was so much more to this story than I could have ever imagined.  I went into this book with allot of anticipation, but I certainly did not expect it to be as intense and emotional as it was.  I fell in love with the story and its characters instantly and that is one of the best feelings you can ever have when you read a book.  This is one that Im throwing the rating system out the window on because five stars would never do this one enough justice.

Simply outstanding!  This is most definitely my favorite in the Men by Numbers Series thus far.  I cannot wait for the next book in this series.
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Page turner....Emotional Rollercoaster Love it
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If you enjoyed Absolution, by Amanda Dick, you will LOVE Sliding down the Sky. I was very excited to revisit these characters and their world, in the stand-alone sequel, but I wasn't prepared for just how immersed in the story I would be.

The author takes you on a tumultuous journey of desperation, heartache and determination. I was so caught up in this book, I found myself unable to make a rational decision on when to turn off the light and go to sleep. I would wake up in the middle of the night, kindle still firmly clutched within my fingers, with no idea how long Id been sleeping. Yes, I had to ration my reading installments after that, but it was so worth it. I LOVED THIS STORY.

In the first book, Callum brought a great deal to the plot, and was vital to the goings on. In Sliding down the sky, we get to see a whole new side of him. There are so many layers to his character, and I found myself falling in love with him, flaws and all. I just wanted to wrap my arms around him and tell him he was so much more than he believed himself to be.

Sass  oh, where do I start? The sense of loss and emptiness she felt, that numb sensation of floating, drowning, touched me deep inside. I could relate to her emotions on a very raw level, so well was this book written. Though I didn't suffer quite the same traumas and challenges she had to face, I could really identify with the loss of self, and the uncertainty of what the future held. I believe that the author has captured these emotions and experiences so beautifully, that many readers will be on the same rollercoaster I was. Ms Dick is a master at pulling on the readers heartstrings.

The inclusion of familiar faces, Jack and Ally, with their own challenges, gave the story a sense of togetherness, as did the introduction of Leo, Gemma, and the delightful Aria. The characterization in Sliding down the Sky is superb. They are so very real, and believable, they feel like old friends, or people youve actually met.

I cannot recommend this highly enough. You NEED to read this book. (I suggest reading Absolution first, just to appreciate everything Sliding down the Sky has to offer, but it would be a fantastic read even without the first book). I cant wait to see what Ms Dick will produce next, shes definitely on my favourites list!
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Loved this! I enjoyed it even more than the first book. I don't want to get into the plot, because there are so many twists and surprises that it would be difficult not to give anything away. The story follows several characters- Jack, Ethan, Sergey, Sasha, Adam, Faisal, and other supporting characters, but none of them get lost along the way. I found myself equally invested in all of them.

This book packs an emotional punch. Tal drags us to hell and back, but it's so rewarding. The love is powerful, the angst is heavy hitting, and the suspense is great. There were certain parts of the story where I had trouble understanding characters' motivations and decisions, but it didn't make me love this book any less. I don't know if you could quite call this a cliffhanger, as it does stop at a momentary break from the chaos, but there's much, much more of the story to be told. Can't wait for then next book!
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Get ready for an emotional read that will bring tears of both sadness and joy.  The ride is so well worth it in the end!

Raelyn has been declared to be in remission after having a malignant brain tumor removed and undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.  Her fiance left her once the going got tough and she's learned to rely only on herself.  She refuses to get close to anyone again in order to protect her heart, but also to protect them.  The cancer could come back at any time and she doesn't want to risk being left again or end up leaving someone else if she were to lose her battle.

When she meets Damien all bets seem to be off.  While she wears her scars on the inside, he wear his on his skin hidden beneath beautiful tattoos.  She fails at her attempts to keep him at a distance but he still refuses to open up about his past or how he got his scars.  She can't be too upset at him about that though because she hasn't opened up about her past health issues either.

They're both forced to reveal their truths after significant events take place that could alter both of their lives.  Can Damien trust her not to leave him when she learns about his past and his family?  Can he convince her that he loves her enough to be in it with her for the long haul, regardless of her health?  They both try so hard to guard their own hearts while chipping away at the armor around the other's.  You need to experience their story without any spoilers in order to feel the full brunt of emotions that it delivers.  It's a beautiful love story with a perfect HEA, just what romance readers crave.
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Every now and then you read a book that affects you emotionally, and that is how this book was for me. Vikki McCombies writing was so intense, I felt the pain and joy in the story. This isn't a preachy story but shares a peace when trusting in the Lord. There are so many emotions, joy, heartache, loss, sadness, grief, acceptance, new beginnings, and even fear. I felt like I was on an emotional roller-coaster, going from joy to intense heartache.  I don't normally cry reading a story, but I was so emotionally pulled into this book, that I cried several times. The plot kept me in constant suspense with the emotional dialog, a great cast of characters, life and death situations, and learning to cope beyond the tragedy and trying to pick up the pieces of life and beginning again.  Through everything that Nanci deals with, she does find peace, happiness and a promising future with the help of Daniel.

As a side note, my sister's stepson-in-law was killed in Afghanistan in November 2010, and the military support that his wife received was as it is depicted in this story, A New Beginning For Nanci.
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4.5 stars
Shredded. Destroyed. Stomped on. Roller coaster ride. Need tissues. Holy s***. Those words cant even begin to describe what my emotions and heart feel like after readingA Beautiful Kind Of Love. I am still feeling all of those emotions days later, this is one book that will stay with me for a very long time.

I am not going to write a long review because I am honestly worried that I might give something away and I don't want to do that. I want to just prepare you for your emotions to be all over the place and your stomach in knots and your heart breaking from the angst. Jax and Lily are meant to be together, I just know it deep down in my heart that they are.

There is a cliffhanger, I really debated mentioning that because I don't want people to shy away from reading it because of that. I think that we will be in for more emotions, more angst, more tears before we find happiness. I am very impressed with Ellie Wades writing. I had not previously read anything by her but ifA Beautiful Kind Of Loveis just a sample of what she can write then I will be a fan for life.
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This was so emotional on so many levels.  The depth of the love Jack and Laurel share is so enviable, especially with the sorrow that envelops them  The sway of the story was somewhat obvious as so much of their marriage (but not their love), as the depths of sorrow and darkness began to take over Jack despite his devotion to his wife.  They try a brief separation but cannot exist without each other.  However, that brief separation gave Laurel a small taste of the world outside of Jack and her insular life.  She immerses herself in revitalizing her mother's neglected garden, and makes new friends, one her former soldier-PTSD-suffering Isaac, gets a part-time job, and begins to learn about herself.  It's at this point that I begin to wonder if Jack's intense love for Laurel isn't more a possession thing.  His claiming her "Mine, this is mine," touched off something hollow in me, even while I'm really rooting for this couple to make it.  The end of the book was beyond shocking in so many ways.  Jack's brutality and selfishness was unbelievably sad.  Ms Leo brings every possible emotion into her readers.  The friends, Dylan and Drea were such wonderful supporting characters in this story and help to round out Laurel's expanding and colorful world.  I'm sucked in now so I'm going to go straight into "Seed," the 2nd in this amazing Evergreen Series.
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Wow! Im gonna say I teared up a little bit with this one. It was so emotional. It takes on a really intense subject, but does it in a very relatable way.  I love a good brooding and emotionally scarred character so when I read the blurb I had to know what was making Luke so sad.

This book takes you on such a journey. Every character that we encounter has so many layers that are slowly peeled back as we get deeper and deeper into the book. Callie meets Luke in a diner because she was unknowingly sitting in a chair that haunts him. Callie is super observant and deduces rapidly that he loss his wife. This was mentioned in the blurb and I don't think im giving anything away because there is so much backstory that we learn as as the story progresses. I enjoyed finding out everything when Callie did, so I think I won't say anything specific. Although this book tackles a heavy subject, there is funny  banter throughout. Callie is a little sugar with the medicine basically. Overall this  is an amazing  story of love and friendship that kept me glued to my kindle for majority of the day. This book didn't go exactly in the direction that I expected to and it totally made sense once I kept reading.

5 Stars!!!

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What an emotional ride!  This is one of the best heartfelt books I've read in awhile. Bring out the tissues!  I was so connected to these characters and I can't wait for the next book.  I am so fighting for Liam & Natalie!!!!!  Aaron:  "Hi baby" I DON'T THINK SO!  This is my first from this author and I was not disappointed.