5 ~ Pyscho Boy & His Good Girl  ~ Stars
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I loved Trey with his OTT possessiveness and Alpha tendencies. I definitely loved Taryn, with her snarky humor and kick ass attitude. Holy crap was she a bad ass. It wasn't hard to root for her and Trey. They were a great pair.

I'm kicking myself for ignoring this book and reading others when this was such an awesome ride!

Although there is angst and some OM/OW drama, this was actually a flawless read. I loved how everything came together. It was raw, it was intense, there was emotional turmoil and heated chemistry. It was bold and it was sweet and I fell in love with the Pheonix Pack and this Alpha pair.

OTT boy and OTT girl makes perfect OTT love story! Definitely not your average romance/erotica and thats what makes it so freaking great. I loved this book and am ready to get my hands on book two! Can't wait to see whats in store for Dante!
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~Posible Spoilers~

Madoc Caruthers is everyones best friend, the party boy, the one who could crack a joke at everything in life. The only thing that could throw Madoc off his game, get under his skin, is
His stepsister.
The girl he has loved for a long time.
The girl who ripped out his heart.
Fallon Pierce

Fallon has come back to town after ruining years earlier. She left with a secret. With heartache. Now she's back, ready to face Madoc and all she left behind.

The connection between Fallon & Madoc is a strong one.
They go from calm and steady, to full blown chaos. And I loved every minute of it.

Fallon is a strong character who has faced heartache,from the lies she's had to keep close, from losing Madoc, and the struggles she deals with form her family. She is a beautiful, tough, spunky, women who stands her ground and grows into someone that she is proud of.

"But breaking was beautiful. It hurt, and it was an uphill climb back to sanity, but you came back stronger, fiercer, and more solid than you were before."

Madoc is so much more than the goofy best friend, that everyone just cant help but love. He's vulnerable and has faced his own heartbreak. Losing Fallon, trying to live up the his fathers expectations, and being the friend everyone can go to for anything.

Rival will rip out your heart, with the heartache, lies, & secrets between them.

They make you clutch you stomach from laughter, the witty banter, arguments, and the things that come out of Madoc's mouth.

You'll be fanning yourself, after reading hot, sex scenes.

You'll shed a tear or two and want to shake them.

But in the end you'll fall in love with them. You'll root and cheer to see them have a happy ending.

"You've always wanted me. You know why? Because I don't try to kill your demons. I run with them."
"And I never stopped wanting you."

Madoc's cocky attitude and dirty mouth are front and center.

We get to dive more into the parents stories that are interlaced through out the story.

Seeing more of all the friends, and how there relationships fare in certain moments, and when secrets come to light.

Make for a amazing chapter to one of my favorite series.

Madoc, Fallon, and the gang, Jared, Tate, Jax & K.C. always up the fun in each book.

Fast cars, long kisses in the rain, family drama, and life long friends.
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Wow! There is a lot to be said about this book & the author. This is the first book of Lexi Whitlow that I have read but she sure has been added to my be read pile of authors.
I voluntarily received this ARC for an honest review. That said here we go!
From the first page of meeting Maddox & Avery you are caught in their story. I promised to have the book read in a week so happily I put off some housework in order to finish it in time! (That was the best excuse ever)
Maddox & Avery are two good friends who want to be more but her parents interfere with their relationship. For some unknown reason Avery's mom is indebted to Maddox's mother & doesn't like Maddox at all. Both parents think he is just like his father a nobody who will become a drunk. Never did I actually want to slap two characters until reading what Avery parents do to keep them separated.
Years later after Maddox gets out of the service he is hired by Avery's parents as her body guard since Avery mother's political ambitions have placed her high enough to warrant threats.

Avery & Maddox are brought back together for this purpose but a lot of hard feelings & mistrust are on both sides because of not knowing the whole truth of how her parents manipulated them.

There are a lot of ups & downs then the truth will not rovide them with their HEA.
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Wasted Lust was a very highly anticipated release for me.  I am a huge fan of JA Huss' writing and especially this series.  Sasha was one of the characters that pulled me in and made me want to know her story starting from her first appearance in SLACK (Ford's Novella) and then completely stole the show in the Dirty, Dark & Deadly Series (DDD - James' book).  I absolutely fell in love with James' SMURF; watching her as a smart and strong Company kid trying to find herself and I loved her more in Meet Me in the Dark (Merc's book).

One thing I love about JA Huss' writing is that you never know what to expect.  She will keep you on your toes and make you wonder up until the end.  Wasted Lust is after the events of DDD and MMITD.  With Sasha now an adult, she trying to live the post-Company life.  She is living the life as  Sasha Aston - normal grad student and leaving behind Sasha Cherlin.  Now, a new life, a new family and a new opportunity.

Enters Special Agent Jax Barlow.  He was first introduced in the standalone novel 3,2,1.  They have one thing in common: Nick Tate.  Jax is hot and sexy.  He is also patient trying to convince Sasha she can trust him.  It's been ten years since Sasha has seen Nick and he's coming back for her.  She was left behind, she's hurt, she's sad and she's been living a lonely life with broken promises.  She is scared and terrified because you can never be safe from the Company.

"You've locked yourself away in this prison of your own making, and it's killing you."

I wasn't sure about Jax at first, but I ended up loving him by the end.  Was it all about the case or does he really care about Sasha?  Does he really want to protect her?  He watches her for a long time, but when the moment he finally makes a move she seems like she is awaken from a long slumber.  Sasha is so lost that I really did feel so bad for her.  She has been living life with her mistakes and regrets, but what she wants is to be loved.

"I want to be loved and I know this isn't love.  You're here, you're handsome and polite.  You know more about me than anyone outside my small circle of family and friends.  And I'm dying, Jax.  I'm dying of loneliness.  I'm drowning in a sea of shattered dreams and wasted lust."

We join Sasha on her journey of trying to find who she is.  Who is Sasha? The story brings us mysterious characters that would keep you wondering which side they are on.  Are they with the Company?  It is action packed with unexpected twists that would surprise you because you never know who will betray whom.  Of course, this wouldn't be Sasha's story without some of James' SMURF name calling (because we know he has some mad mother*cking parenting skills) and appearances from previous characters that will make any fan of this series smile with joy.  I am so sad that this is the end of the series, but Julie writes the most beautiful ending to an awesome series.  I highly recommend Wasted Lust and all the previous books before this to get the full effect of the storyline.  Join Sasha on her amazing journey.
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I've never read anything from CM Stunich before, but this book was so so so good! However, since this is a RH (reverse harem), it's not everyone's cup of tea.

This book follows Lilith good, who after her father dies and she found out that her now ex-boyfriend was cheating on her, is left with little cash to go back to attend her father's funeral. She finds a crumpled ticket and that is when the you get to meet the boys in Beauty in Lies.

Without trying to spoil the entire book, I'm just going to say that I love her journey throughout the book and not only does the author include some of that good stuff (you know what I mean), she was able to show the relationships that Lilith was slowly starting to build with each of the boys.
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I freaking loved this book. This was of course the first book I read by Anne Jolin and she is amazing. Greyson is a total badass sweetheart. And Hannah could not be more perfect for him. Greyson is romantic, caring, and loves Hannah deeply. Hannah thinks Greyson is her own personal hunnam. And who wouldn't think that. The man is flipping gorgeous. You all have to read this book
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Ok this book is amazing and dark and gritty and to put it bluntly Ivan now owns my heart and my ass and everywhere in between. Candace escapes a religious cult and ends up being rescued by Ivan. Ivan takes her in like a stray and even makes a comment about how he can treat her like a doll. Throughout the book we get sneak peeks under the formidable armor that both of them have erected to keep themselves safe.  Even when they're alone and indulging in DD/lg behavior they both somehow keep their masks on and their shields in place. When a blast from her past shows up and scares Candy into taking a good look at her self and her life the true power struggle begins. How can she convince Ivan to see her as an equal when all she wants to do is be his little girl? How can he let himself enjoy their relationship when he thinks all it does is hurt her? In the end they both have to trust in each other and let their walls down to find the love they need to heal themselves
but will they be able to?
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I have a confession. I loved everything about this book. EVERYTHING!

1. Friends to lovers

2. Bad boy vlog (reminded me a bit of Simon and Little Dude although Nate doesn't draw a face on his peen and Simon doesn't blog about his sex life) - any way it made me think of Little Dude and I do love Little Dude and I do think I might love Nate.

3. I think my Facebook friend Sarah is in this book. I laughed at the reference to Sarah with red hair.

Mid review - family emergency! Back soon. Smallest child went to the park to play football and put his phone on the grass next to the goal. Hey presto - phone disappears. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

4. I am totally claiming British chamber maid as me! I am even buying a maid outfit from eBay as we speak. Be in no doubt, that bird in the hotel is me. Kyle loves me - just saying. It's the way I make the bed and do room service. Wink.

This book is so good. I totally loved Jessie, I do picture her as a cowgirl though (Toy Story reference). She has ambition in her chosen career but is stuck in a rut. She is brave. She rocks denim shorts. I just totally bonded with her. She is my new BFF. Cocktails and gossip, Friday me Jessie and Lorelei, it is a date!

The bad boy Nate. I am going back through the book to pick out his nuggets of wisdom. His threesome, one night stand advice I will park; those days are behind me. The an@l, he's got a point. Anyway, he has sufficient good boy to outweigh the bad. Ssssssshhhhhh, he wants to be bad!

Plot - without spoilers, childhood friends, spark, deny, spark, whoopsie, deny, whoopsie, deny, whoopsie, deny, lots and lots of whoopsie, deny.

Supporting characters: the chamber maid is magnificent, I totally understand why Kyle tapped it. Kyle! Big strong brother who sticks up for his little sister and has a bromance with his bestie. And he rocks a suit. When he stayed in my hotel he always left his bed tidy and never sprinkled on the seat! Lorelei, sage, sensible, the voice of reason. Defo having a wine and scrabble night with her. Message me L!

I did love Brando and I appreciated Jax and Dylan but the bad boy is my favourite so far. I had a chat with a friend of mine who shares my book tastes and we both agreed how the improvement in books is evident. JD - well done, that corporate cubicle has vanished like my boy's iPhone. Abracadabra!
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Omg why did I wait so long to start this book?? I one-clicked when it was free & I loved the cover! I freaking devoured this book! It was funny, super sexy & damn, I love J. Daniels & her writing  Dylan is a feisty bakery owner with one of her besties Joey as her assistant. He was my favorite, cracking me up often!! Enter hot as sin Reese, whom she meets at the wedding of her ex-boyfriend. Can a casual hookup at a wedding be just that? Or will more feelings get involved? There were many times I just wanted to shake Dylan and her girly emotions...but hey, we all have them and can totally relate to those! Loved this book & will be downloading more of this author for realz
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I think I might have mentioned that I haven't read a lot of YA M/M before. But I was introduced to this genre when I read a great book as a reviewer and blog host for someone's blog tour. I thought 'Wow' this is pretty good stuff and decided to add another bow to my string as a reviewer. And once again, I'm pleased I did. I like a well written, well structured story as much as anyone else.

'On the Right Track' is a wonderfully written love story between two young men that as a mother myself, made me want to scoop both of these young men into my arms and simply hug them both.

Adam Corbin is sixteen, a track team star , definitely not out. He's shy, quiet and a little confused about his sexuality and how to manage it. He tries hard to fit in with his school and team mates and Adam doesn't want to show himself as different.

Seventeen year old Ru Nakimura is a boy band star, former song writer and vocalist for 'Vocal Growth'. He was outed publicly and disgraced in a case of double standards in the music industry he works in. He also had his heart broken when he found the man he thought was his boyfriend being unfaithful. Ru is starting to build a new career for himself but it's tough going.

The two teenagers meet in a crowded library when they share a glance. Adam is smitten with Ru's dark haired, blue eyed visage and the sheer exoticism of Ru's looks. Ru finds Adam's pale blonde hair and delicate features something beautiful. For the first time Ru feels the stirrings of hope in his being that perhaps he can have someone special in his life. When the two young men get together for the first time for pizza and movies, Ru is determined to take it slow. He's much more experienced than Adam and the last thing he wants to do is scare this amazing young man away.

I just loved Ru's friend Tommy and the wonderful out and open Bas, friend of Adam. Adam's parents were incredibly supportive too and I'm sure every teen who dreads coming out wishes they could have the same reaction Adam had. Alas, we all know that's not the case. This book deals with the issues faced by the LGBT youth. It's a sobering reflection on the way things are but it's also a story of hope and triumph over adversities. Of course, this is a fictional story about a young man who leads an ordinary life being catapulted into the life of his boyfriend rock star, and in some ways, this is a fairy tale that not many young people will get to experience, but this book tackles issues and emotions that are relevant and topical despite this fact. After all, that's what fiction is all about.

The inter play between these two young men, the patience Ru had with Adam and Adam's sweet, trusting nature (although he was feisty when it counted, believe me!)was a pleasure to read, as they developed their relationship with all its up and downs. The supporting characters of Bas and Tommy were well rounded and added a lot to the story. I found it a very entertaining read and one where I wanted to turn the pages faster to find out what happened next.

I'd definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to read an emotional and uplifting story of two people finding love. I look forward to reading more books by Sam Cadence.
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Title: Where There's A Will

Series:bk Two in The Good Girl Series

Author: Karen Kelley

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Her Fantasies Were Wild But Buried Deep...
Haley Tillman words hard at being a good girl, hiding her rich fantasy life in the pages of her diary. But being good doesn't seem to get her anywhere with men, and her confidence is on a downward spiral. She's ready to try something altogether different, but hasn't a clue where to start. In a moment of desperation, she prays for a miracle...
He Might Take Her Beyond Them...
Ryder is the perfect combination of powerful angel plus normal hot-blooded man. Crossing into the mortal world could cost him his existence. But mortals are like a potent drug to Ryder, and Hayley is quickly becoming his drug of choice...

I adored this book. It touched base with so many issues that women internally battle with every day. The only difference with this is that Haley's prayers were answered by one smoking hot angel who's soul purpose for meeting her was to make her believe she was beautiful and sexy and not the frump that she thinks she is. Can we all get one of those? Because the journey to self love that Ryder took Haley on was just amazing. Beautiful, sexy, erotic, loving, humorous and intense all at the same time. I don't even think I have ever been as animated while reading a book as I was while reading Where There's a Will. I giggled, laughed, got teary eyed, got anxious, wiggled my toes in anticipation, I swear my heart even skipped a beat a few times. There is nothing a woman wants more than having the man of their dreams adore every part of their body, to feel sexy and powerful even with all of those little imperfections.

The journey doesn't go without a few hiccups though, which makes for one exciting roller-coaster ride of drama and emotions.

I loved this book of course what's not to love?

Grade A

Review by: Helen
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Oh my word!!! This book was so good. I LOVED every moment of it. I want to give it 10 stars. I laughed and I bawled buckets of tears. It may have been ya romance, but sure didn't feel like it at all. They grew up in crappy homes, but didn't stay there. I love Eliza/Doodle and Till. I want to go back and read it again. I can't wait for Flint and Q's HEA. They are some seriously awesome little brothers.
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The third book in Sparrow Becketts Masters Unleashed series is just out and it features the enigmatic, dark, private Russian, Konstantin.  This man happily shared his girlfriends (yep, plural) with his best friends when the crisis called for it but times are a changing for him.  Hes settling down and taking a wife taking her literally from Russia and bringing her to America.

Hes been talking about doing this during the last two books and I couldn't figure out why a guy like Konstantin would want to settle down with a nice, innocent girl from his small village back in Russia.  But apparently Kontantin values his babas (grandmother) opinion greatly and he wants to make her happy by agreeing to a marriage match.  And Baba has the perfect girl picked out for him (make sure you add a ton of sarcasm to that statement when you read it).

Varushka is a devout Russian Orthodox, is 21 years old with the body of 16 year old, has never kissed a boy, and she believes there is no reason why anyone would want to put their mouth down there.

At first, I was having a real problem with how Konstantin was going about introducing Varushka to intimacy because dang it, she knew nothing beyond a hug.  And to be thrust face first into a dungeon and to see what she was seeing?  How about some vanilla ice cream first before you try Ben & Jerrys The Tonight Dough?

But as the story went on, I could see what was happening and by the end, I was so happy and surprised by how everything resolved.  Im trying REAL hard not to give anything away, I really am!!  Lets just say that I was personally okay with how these two outwardly different personalities got together.

The team of Sparrow Beckett are fantastically solid writers.  The pacing is great in this book, the characters have fabulous personalities, and I adore the authors sense of humor.  I think my favorite scenes are between Konstantin and his baba.  Apparently Konstantin was delivered to the family by storks  :)

Now, about that teaser to a new book at the end of this one  when and where???

I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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Touch (The Pagano Family #2)
By: Susan Fanetti
5/5 stars

Luca Pagano is the second son & third born child. He is also the rebel of the family and seems to do things just to purposely get under his dads skin. Carlo Sr. always wanted to turn over his construction business to Carlo Jr. because he was the most responsible but also because he was the firstborn son. But Luca has been steadily working for his dad since he was a teenager and has dreamed and wants to take it over. That is the only thing he has ever really wanted in life. Hes never wanted a girlfriend or a wife, he just wants easy, no-strings attached sex.

Emanuelle Manny Timko is a little spitfire of a girl and she is mouthy, like she has no filter between her mouth and her brain. Later in the book we learn that she has RAD: Reactive Attachment Disorder. This is a huge thing that affects her entire life, including life with her family. Through years of intensive therapy, Manny has learned coping mechanisms to be able to control her actions and reactions to the world around her.

Their attraction to each other seems weird even to themselves. Luca has never felt the feelings of anything more towards a woman. He is surprised about how much time he spends thinking about Manny and all the naughty thoughts he has about her. Manny is surprised about her attraction because she doesnt have these feelings towards anyone, including her family.

 When the Uncles call Luca in to their office to collect on the debt he owes them, for when he saved Joey while Joey was on family business, it adds more stress on his plate on top of figuring out his new relationship. While he enjoys training a fighter, its the other side of the job that he really doesnt want to be involved in, but, a debt is a debt that must be paid. I think that there will be some interesting times ahead for the Uncles, Nick and the family business. Im hoping that the author will write a book for Nick after seeing more of him during this book, especially during the time that he is giving Luca advice after Luca asks how he supposed to carry on like normal & pretend stuff isn't happening, Trust me, living under siege is exhausting. Just live.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I think the author did a fantastic job on looking up and studying the Reactive Attachment Disorder and kept Manny true to that and it wasn't like oh, I think Im in love & now Im miraculously healed. Some authors don't want the tough job of working a character through something, so its glossed over & magically fixed by the heros love. I ADORE the fact that Susan Fanetti isn't afraid to take on difficulties and actually have a character work through those hard times. I loved Luca so much. He was so strong for Manny and himself and their relationship. Even though some things would cause him pain, he brought about an entire new way of thinking by putting Manny first and seeing things through her eyes.

Coming in November 2014 is Carmens story, book 3, Rooted.
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If you have been a fan of the Flight & Glory series like I have you will know that reading more about Josh & Ember is truly a blessing!  These two have fought through so much to be together and knowing their story wasn't complete yet made me happy That was until I read the book, which ripped me apart in a way that I never could have prepared for.  Now.  Dont get me wrong this ripped me apart in a good way and I am so thankful that I got to read and review this book!  Rebecca has a gift with words and Im truly blessed that a good friend recommended that I read the first book in this series because I quickly became addicted to Rebeccas beautiful, yet tragic stories.  Her AMAZING BBFs and her heroines that every woman want to befriend.

Through the last few books in the series we got to see glimpses of Josh and Embers story unfold, we know that both of them have been burning the candle at two ends. Trying to keep their relationship going being in two separate states and having different lives.  But in Hallowed Ground, they are finally going to get to be together in one location.  But the news of Joshs deployment is a setback they knew was possible but didn't see coming so quickly. I truly felt for Ember in this book.  Shes lost her father to war, and now her future husband is going to be sent off to the same place that her father was taken from her.  Its devastating and beautiful at the same time. The love that these two share is the beautiful side.  Josh is so tender and loving and absolutely sweet knowing everything that Ember is feeling.  Their love is a love that is built to stand the test of time.

I cant honestly say too much more or I would literally give you the whole plot. But I will leave you with this. I WAS BLOWN AWAY LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY. You will have to read it to understand why. I soaked a pillow, my sleep shirt, and had a snot filled ugly cry at least twice. If you want emotional characters, sticky situations, soldiers dealing with military life at its best and its worst. This book is for you! I couldn't have asked for a better second book for Josh & Ember! This one will own your soul.

I couldn't have asked for a better ending for the entire Flight & Glory crew and Im truly sad to see this series end!  But Im super excited to see what Rebecca has in store for us next.
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Preppy (Part Two) King #6 by TM Fraizer
Preppy and Dre Doc
5 STARS

Sheeesh, Preppy has to be my absolute favorite character EVAH!  Hes so darn hilarious yet serious.  He never pulls any punches, and hes pretty much spot on every time!  I still cant believe theres more to come with this series, but bring it TM!

The trials and tribulations we witness Preppy and Doc going through in this installment nearly broke my heart.  I had to set this one down a few times just to reign in my emotions before I slipped into the abyss.

This book, this series is definitely not for the faint of heart.  Its dealing with some pretty dark subjects and tragic situations.  The tension is thick, the storyline fascinating, and the characters so loveable and amusing.  I cant wait to see where this all goes!  Loved it!
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This beautiful books stole my heart from the very first chapter. It just oozes warmth, love, comfort and hope. I am a huge fan of dark romance, and have read several darker (but brilliant) books back to back, and then to open up this little slice of sunshine, it was just such a refreshing fun loving journey and I just ate it up cover to cover.

First I had my heart stolen by Balthazar Cox. "HE LOOKS LIKE THE KIND OF GUY WHO MAKES MIDNIGHT CONVERSATIONS TURN INTO MORNING PANCAKES." -SOLD!

He's this "Beastly Brit" with a freaking heart of GOLD. He loves his boys and they are his whole entire world, until Matilda Shows up. She turns his whole world upside down. The things this man feels for her, with his big huge loving heart, the things he says, are just SWOON-TASTIC! I mean, I can literally feel my heart going pitter patter while reading.

I want to share this dang quote with you guys so bad, but I don't want to spoil anything... so all I will say is BOTTOM OF PAGE 147 ya'll. Squeal!

And next my heart was so totally stolen by this majestic beautiful girl, Matilda Pearl. My new book Bestie. :) She bakes, she giggles, she plays with the boys, catches toads and rescues animals, she does charity and finds beauty in all things. She's been s*** on by her family her whole life but she still knows how to love in the very purest way. She's this kind loving soul but she's also got a little badass in her.

"Let me tell you something about my heart." I tap his chest with one finger as I bounce my knee. "It doesn't pretend. It reveals. I trust that it won't trick me. But what I don't trust its hat you won't"

These two beautiful people have found each other through the death of Matilda's sister, Balthazar's wife. And they have found not only comfort in each other... but a home.

You will absolutely NOT be disappointed in this amazing book. It has every element that makes for a wonderful fun read! Its Sweet & Funny, Its has Chemistry & Angst, and its so sexy! I can't wait to read more from this wonderful author. New reader for life right here.