I loved Avery Chauvin
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I loved the main character Avery Chauvin in this book. Also of course I loved the quaint, picturesque small La. town. It paints the picture of what small town life should be life until Avery returns home after her Father's death and soon realizes that there have also been several "incidents" lately. This book will keep you guessing until the very end!
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Enjoyed watching Avery play hockey years ago and honestly feel this is one of the best sports memoirs I've ever read.  Avery is a wickedly-interesting person and he pulled no punches in writing this book.  It's as honest as it gets and if you're a fan of hockey, one of the teams Avery played for or Avery himself, definitely pick it up.  I'm really glad I did.  And this is a book I will undoubtedly read again down the road...I do that with books I really love(d).
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Reviewing on behalf of Relentless Book Chics Ramblings and Reviews

I loved Lucas Thorn even though I didn't want to.

Im not a fan of cheating stories but this story isn't what you could call stereotypical cheating so don't be discouraged from reading it because of the title.

Lucas was all set to marry his high school girlfriend but the night before the wedding he got drunk, made a bad choice and was labelled a cheater. Since that day hes lived up to his reputation, he has a different girl for different days of the week but is it cheating if they all know about each other?
Avery Black is down on her luck and needs money badly so she really wants the internship shes just started to be a success. Her first day is going smoothly until she comes face to face with her new boss, the man who cheated on her sister, Lucas Thorn.

If Avery didn't need the job so bad shed have walked out but desperate times call for desperate measures and she resigns herself to the fact that shes stuck working for the devil himself, for now.

Lucas has always been close to Avery; at one time she was his best friend so hes happy to have her back in his life even if its blindingly obvious she isn't happy to see him. He sees it as an opportunity to reconnect with her and she sees it as an opportunity for revenge until the Lucas Thorn charm starts chipping away at her anger, turning it to lust.

I really enjoyed this story and it wasn't what I was expecting. I loved the banter between Avery and Lucas; she has so much sass and always put him in his place. Although he came across as arrogant and cocky at first, his softer side came out the more time he spent with Avery and he became his true self.

I recommend this story to anyone who loves humour, romance and enemies to lovers stories.
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I first read Natalie and Dexter's story in the Glamour anthology but I still couldn't wait to re-read..plus there are whole scenes and chapters added and I was too excited to pass up the opportunity to see Tony and Claire again.
While I loved Natalie, I wasn't really mad about Dexter..now, I know I wasn't mad about Tony at first either but the difference between these men are so stark..anyway, maybe it's because I didn't get his Pov really..I don't know.
I loved Natalie, the baby Rawlings, so similar to Claire..she has that gentle nature and the need to please and make other people happy.
I very much enjoyed the story..history repeating itself and playing tricks on Tony..I want so bad to get a sequel..just to see what is Tony going to do..that would def make me the happiest.
I am now in need of Nicole and Nate's story..it's only fair the other siblings get a story too :)
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Its probably no surprise that I absolutely loved Daemon Black from the Lux series. He was sarcastic, totally kick butt and sexy as all get out, really what was there not to love? So when I heard that Jennifer L. Armentrout was writing Obsidian from Daemons point of view I got really excited. When I started reading Oblivion and realized that it was also Opal and Onyx from his POV, I may or may not have done a happy dance, I will not confirm or deny. Either way it was completely awesome to read these books from his perspective. I thought adding his perspective to Origin and Opposition was great and I really wanted to know what he was thinking in the early books. Now I know and Im so happy I do.

Daemon was the sarcastic jerk that we all fell for, but we got to see his struggle with how he was feeling and how he was drawn to Katy. We also got to see some new things that we obviously weren't privy to before since Kat wasn't there. I loved those new scenes. There was so much to love about this book. It made me immediately want to re-read Origin and Opposition so I could see how it all ended again. Instead I read the wedding scene and of course swooned like a silly girl. I forgot how much I missed Daemon and his Kitten. I absolutely adored this series and now I have another book to add to it when I finally do the re-read that Ive wanted to do forever. Too many books, not enough time, but Ill remedy that someday.

If you loved the Lux series as much as I did, then I highly recommend this book. Even though I was able to get it via Netgalley for a review, I also purchased it from Amazon because I knew it was going to be worth it. And I was right. This is just what the Lux fans ordered. Thanks Jennifer for giving us this last bit of the story!

Arc provided by the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review
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Avery goes in search of the truth behind his wife's death. As part of his trip he is assigned Sydney as a guide. Sydney, a strong-minded agent living abroad, is determined to get Avery to his destination. What neither of them is expecting is to find a connection with each other that makes them question their lives until that point and affect their decisions from the moment from there on out.

After reading Double Danger , the previous book in the series, I was curious to know more about Avery. He came across as a strong, alpha-male who cared for his team and treated them as family. I wanted to know more about him and see how genuine that caring side was. I knew a little bit about his past, but was surprised about what it all entailed. Dee Davis did a wonderful job in bringing both the strong, alpha-male and the vulnerable sides of Avery to the page. He was capable, quick to act under pressure, understanding and tender. And yes, he was sexy and dominant and had all of those qualities I look for in a hero.

I liked this story very much. My only complaint and the reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is the fact that the romance part of the story felt rushed. Avery has not though about engaging in a relationship in 14 years, but he falls in love with Sydney within a week? That was a little hard for me to swallow. I did however overlooked it to focus in the complexity of the characters, the emotions that were brought to the page and how the author brought the series to a close.

The writing was engaging with great action sequences and interesting twist and turns. The conflict continues right from where the previous book left off, with the Consortium still behind all the madness. However, what made this such an riveting read was the fact that it involved Avery's former partner and friend, his wife's death and his newly awakened desire for a future with Sydney. Maybe it's because I haven't read the first books that I found Avery' story so fascinating, but I enjoyed it very much.

I received this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange on my honest opinion.
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I love this series but this is by far my favorite. I couldn't get enough of Trace ands Avery. I didn't see the twists coming and that is refreshing.
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I had to include my favorite line from the book because it was so incredible. I have been reading this series for a long time and Misty took me on a ride of a lifetime with her gifted healing skills and hustler mentality. The sex scenes was outrages as usual and of course being a freak, i love the image of tasting leftovers, such a turn on. This book had it share of laughter and drama but I have became a Brick fan since the last book and he didn;t disappoint me at all. He has that killer extinct but still has a heart for others. I was bless to see Anya again because she is the truth as well and i'm so glad the outcome was for the best. I can't share too much and I'm trying to keep it clean so Amazon will approve my comment. Thanks for writing this series and I'm going to get dress up and take my pic with Misty.
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I loved the story of Camille and Trevor. I thought it was great writing and I'm glad they ended up being together.
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Avery and Kane rocked my world - absolutely immersed myself in this book - I am literally dying to have this in Audible!!!  It was so cool when Avery gave Kane full consideration before his own career.  He knew a good thing when he saw it and he saw Kane.  Love that successful committed and monogamous relationships are being portrayed KA!  As a heterosexual new to the m/m genre,I love KA's books and they never seem sleazy - hate that so many m/m books have really awful nasty titles and writing.  KA has broken the mold!  I absolutely love this insight into their world, problems and loves - certainly all gay relationships do not result in a HEA but sorry, I have to have my fantasy (for both heterosexual and Gay relationships).  Think about the Audible!  Love the epilogues, continuation of characters in the next books.
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Five years ago, Bucks mother died and his best friend, Ari, left without saying goodbye. Since then, Bucks life has revolved around his brother, keeping a roof over their heads and food on the table. When someone moves in next door, Buck doesnt think much about it except for wondering why someone would want such a crappy house. Until he sees its Ari whose moved back to town. Bucks beyond flabbergasted on why Ari would move back (right next door!) and doesnt want to let the man get under his skin again. But Ari came back for a reason and its not just for a TV show. Hell do anything to have Buck as more than a friend but with Bucks natural stubbornness, will he be able to finally have the man he wants?

This was such a sweet read. I loved that Ari and Buck were great friends when they were younger even though they were such opposites. Now, after all these years, theyve changed (for the most part). Before Ari was an over-energetic, trouble making kid and now hes a confident, responsible adult. Buck went from a promising life as a writer to giving up his dreams and staying in Bluewater Bay taking care of his brother. As characters, I loved that Buck tried so hard to resist Aris charms but I also loved that Ari was so happy and determined to win Buck over. Theyre adorable together and the fact that they are so completely different just made it even better.

I really enjoyed this one but I desperately wished it had been longer. I would have loved to see more of Buck and Ari after Buck finally pulls his head out of his ass. Plus, I want more of Ari! Hes so adorable, I could have read another 100 pages of him!

In the end, this was a great little novella. I absolutely adored Ari and his exuberant ways but I also loved that Buck tried so hard to be indifferent to Ari and his ways. I would have loved for it to be longer but this one was still an enjoyable read that had me smiling at the end. I hope Ms. Gregg decides to write a sequel because I really want more of Ari and Buck!
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Carter Quinn has written Avery's story with such insight that I sincerely hope he hasn't personally gone through the trauma and abuse.  It was a personal journey for me reading Out of the Blackness as someone very close to me experienced a similar childhood.  Don't for one minute think that Avery's panic attacks, lack of control in certain situations and constant tears was over the top or an exaggeration because I can guarantee that it isn't.  No insta love here or a miracle cure for everything ailing Avery but a realistic journey he and Noah embarked on to find their HEA and healing.  Wouldn't life be more beautiful if we had more Noah's around?  A hero in every sense of the word in my book.  Plot, character development, angst done well throughout this story.  Dialogue flowed naturally between all characters.  Strong secondary characters who contributed to the story effectively.  Sam, what a wonderful friend and brother he was. I am very impressed with the writing style of this author and look forward to reading more from him.  Well done Mr Quinn!
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I couldn't wait until the next time I could pick the book up and find out what happened next. I found myself rooting for Lilly, puzzled and impressed by Gabriel, and not having any idea who else I could trust in the story. Alex? Rob? The one thing I knew was bad was that Avery could not be found. Excellent suspense and surprises. The themes of betrayal, love and forgiveness enrich this novel, and reading it made me wonder what happened after it ended. Will there be another? Also, it's great that sales go to support a good cause.
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Oh my God I loved this trilogy it was amazing! I loved every moment and oh my God Elliot... I so wish I could  meet a guy like him his personality was exactly what I've always wanted in a guy.  I've already started suggesting this to friends and my sister because I know they will like it too.
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I first discovered Penny Reid in her excerpt of a new adult story called Bunsen Burner Bingo in a new adult anthology. As soon as I was done with the story, I knew I wanted more! (that story got such a great reception that it is being made into a full length novel to be released in 2015!) And after reading Beauty and the Mustache, books #1-3 from the knitting in the city series are going straight on my wishlist! I loved Beauty and the Mustache. It is an adult contemporary so called "smart" romance. It is witty and adorable, and so, so well done. I know you will fall in love with Penny's writing just like I did. And her characters.

Beauty and the Mustache can be read as a standalone. I never felt lost or confused. The other stories were about her friends in Chicago in her knitting group. We got to see a good bit of them in this book, even though almost all of the story took place outside of Chicago. It was cool to see glimpses into their relationships. It not only made me want to read their stories, but I want all of Ashley's dynamic brothers to get their own stories as well. I loved their family dynamic. And there were so many of them. At first, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to keep them all straight. But my fear was completely unfounded. Penny Reid did a fantastic job giving each of the hunky brothers a distinct personality. I want to read their stories!

But Beauty and the Mustache was the story of their only sister, Ashley and Drew, a really good friend of the family. It is told entirely in Ash's point of view. Throughout the book, I longed to get inside Drew's head as well. This guy has one heck of a poker face. Even though I knew he had feelings for Ashley, even I didn't know what he was thinking some of the time. We did get one glimpse into his head in the epilogue of the story. And I was really surprised. He is a poet, but even his thought process was very prose like and lyrical. Watching him dance around Ash was so perfectly done throughout the story. Ash was home because her mother was dying. There was an undertone of sadness throughout the story, but not as much as you would think, because their mother had such a good attitude about everything. She was so sweet and funny. I loved getting to know her too throughout the story.

It was so funny. Drew was so reserved around Ashley. He had a lot of personal reasons for his reservations, but once he got past those reasons, he was not reserved at all. He did not hold back and he wouldn't let her pull back either. I loved how he said he was no good at playing pretend. He was a pretty straight shooter. His journal was also one of the most beautiful things ever. I am so glad that we got a glimpse into it. Beauty and the Mustache is a great read. As I am sure all of her books are. You don't have 2 out of 2 books being this consistently wonderful by a fluke. If you have not read a Penny Reid book, you need to...now. Seriously, just pick a book and read it! Start with book 1. Start with book 4. Just pick one. And mark your calendars for Elements of Chemistry (that full length novel I was telling you about earlier) I CANNOT WAIT FOR IT!

*Disclaimer- I got a copy of this book for free in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated for my thoughts.
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Wow. And I mean wow. my friend told me that this was one of her favorite books, and now I can totally understand why. This book was fun and flirty and I absolutely adored falling into this love story with Cam and Avery. I will also admit that this is my first New Adult that I really liked. Before this, I read Beautiful Disaster and I think anyone that enjoyed that will enjoy this book.

To start, I really enjoyed meeting Avery, this girl who had such a wounded past, I felt that J. Lynn did a great job of slowly brining the past out, and rather than have us be bombarded with information about our characters, we slowly learned that their lives were perfect, and as we learned this, we learned what it was that made their lives imperfect.

 I loved Cam. He was so wonderful and understanding as he tried his best to court Avery even as she tried her hardest to fight him. Even though he knew she wasn't ready yet, he left it out there for her that when she was, he would be there and he would be more than happy to be the one for her. I can't gush enough about Cam as he tried to protect Avery from her own past.

I felt that their relationship dynamic was amazing and very realistic. Even when she was fighting against Cam, unable to believe that he wanted her, it all seemed like reactions and mannerisms of real people. The entire crew in this book were all very real to me including her close friends Brit and Jacob. I loved that Brit tried to be the best friend she could to Avery and pull her out of her shell and Jacob reminded me a lot of Lafyette from True Blood in the way that he spoke and the way that he was straight with everyone.

Now, this book is not for the weak of hearts, its very sexual at some points, but its wonderfully written and a lot of fun to read. I was so excited to learn that there was going to be more to the story. This was one of the most perfect beach reads I could have grabbed.
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Past lives interest me a lot, so when i saw this book i was eager to read it and i was not disappointed .. I loved the way the story was written and i could clearly picture everything as it was so wonderfully described. The storyline was very clever indeed and gave me a lot to think about from Avery Snow's perspective. I would and have recommended this book to my friends.