I fell in love with Ross
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A very fast read for me since I had been so patient until I could get the book.

It is not a heavy, in-depth memory of that time of Poldark but it is a simple and joyous memoir of the past and how it affected the future.

For myself this was enjoyable as I heard the voice of Robin Ellis saying the words I was reading. It just brought me back to that time in the early part of the 80s when Poldark was being shown on PBS Masterpiece Theatre. I fell in love with Ross, died at Demelza's raucous voice until I soon fell in love with her. I was glued to every episode. I cursed Ross when he kissed Elizabeth, and I cried when Demelza and Ross lost their first born child. Later, I grew angry with Demelza as she had her attention turned by 'that young man'. It hurt when 'that young man' died, Demelza grieved, and Ross was at a loss as to how to win back his wife.

There are lots of photographs but my favourites are of Robin Ellis and Aidan Turner. The hero worship in Aidan's eyes, the admiration, and the respect, are phenomenal.

It a grand little memoir -- made all the more special when I got up the nerve to say "hi" to Robin Ellis, a Goodreads author!
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I have never felt such a strong emotional connection to a character in a story as I did with Rachel.
With the way the her relationship grew so naturally with Clint, I can't wait to see where their story goes in the future.
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fell in love with this book, as soon as I was done wanted to start reading it all over again
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I went into reading Summer Fling totally blind and not knowing quite what to expect. I love nothing more that a crazy good young adult/first time love story, and I could not have asked for a better story. Who doesn't love that spine tingling feeling a first love creates. Summer Fling provided all those feelings and more. This is the first book I have read by Jerica MacMillan, and my goodness, what a thrill it was.

Lance was the most charismatic character I have read for ages. He just oozed that special something that just stood out for me. He liked to share himself around with the ladies, and they were not too upset about that fact. His future seems mapped out for him, and with plans to return to run the family business,  he was not expecting everything that was Abby. Abby is unlke anyone he has met before, and he finds that he wants to spend more and more time with her. A totally new feeling for him.

Abby has her guard up and does not trust Lance. At all. She cannot deny the attraction between them , but she has too much going on in her life to take Lance and his advances very seriously. They have many times of tension and anxiety, but this young love was not to be stopped.

Jerica MacMillan is an incredibly talented author that really knows how to spin a beautiful love story. I experienced many feelings and battled the highs ad lows along with the characters. Lance, Abby and their group of friends were a real treat to read about. I am slightly addicted to The Players of Marycliff University series, and cannot wait to sink my teeth into book two. 5 stars
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The Breathing Series stole my heart, I met and fell in love with my latest literary boyfriend and I was in seventh heaven. I was so overjoyed and satisfied with this series and would recommend it to anyone.
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You're my until. The one that makes everything better.

In Harmony is not just beautiful but a SPECTACULAR journey that really touched my heart and soul. It's utterly addictive and I am awe-struck because words per words held so much meaning that my ride with Isaac and Willow redefined emotional roller coaster.

Emma Scott is one of the many authors I have been following these days. You see, I haven't read all her works but the moment I did, she grabbed me. I was addicted because she never fails to move me. In Harmony was no different. Following Isaac and Willow's story, I did not just have a perfect reading moment but I have unforgettable ride that will forever be etched in my heart and soul. It was raw and pure. It was heart breaking to the point that my heart became bruised to shattered. I was a mess.

Yes, the main characters took my heart and owned it. I thought I was prepared for what's in store for me but I wasn't. The moment I was introduced to them was the moment I haven't put the book down. Their inner stuggles and inner voices seemed to call me. I felt it deep in my bones. I was hooked to the point that I want to just snuggle in the bed and be with them. It was utterly and completely unique as it moved me from start to finish. I wasn't just reading their story. I wasn't just listening their voices. I was with them as if they were a part of me.

Truth be told, Emma Scott's writing is extraordinary. She never ceases to deliver a journey that will touch you and be a part of you. It's heart breaking as it is heartfelt. It was emotional and I was riding it's high up to this very moment. Oh! How I love this book so much. The pain, the highs and lows, the love and the healing. I don't think I will think of Hamlet the same way again. Right now, when you say Hamlet, I have no thoughts other than Isaac and Willow - In Harmony.

Kudos Emma Scott! In Harmony is PHENOMENAL. It ruined me in the best possible way but you healed me beautifully.
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Oh my gosh!!!!  Oh Rachel Van Dyken has done it again and this time I don't think I could love her more.

As we all know, Enforce is the male POV of Elite, which was in Trace's POV.  I absolutely fell in love with Elite but after reading Enforce it changed my outlook entirely.  Reading about what the men were going through, their opinion of each other, but also of Trace as they got to know her, and the day to day struggles each of the men went through made me fall in love with everyone all over again.

Enforce answers so many questions that I had after reading Elite, especially when it came to wondering why the men acted a certain way in specific situations.  I admired Nixon and his protectiveness of Trace and giggled at Chase's comments.  Even after reading Elite and knowing exactly what was going to happen, I still found myself on the edge of my seat, holding my breath, wiping tears (lots of tears), and smiling through the entire book.  I can't honestly say how many times I caught myself laughing at something one of the boys said, smiling at the love being shown, even if it was in such a different way than is typical romance, and gasping at the danger in the situations.  Enforce took me on an emotional roller coaster that took me a while to come down from.

My heart clenched at the deep seated love we get to see in this somewhat modern Romeo and Juliet.  It felt so different when reading from the male POV because there was so much history of the families we missed in reading Elite.  My heart has always belonged to Nixon, even through the rest of the series, I have still felt that pull that brings me back to him.  He stole my heart with his dominance, fierceness and protectiveness and I fell harder and have a whole new appreciation for him after reading Enforce.

"I needed to make the cut, but that's the thing about Trace.  Cutting her out of my life?  To protect her?  Would be like stabbing myself in the heart.  It wouldn't be a mortal wound.  It would destroy all that was still good within me, bleed me dry; it would end my existence.  But for her?  I'd do it a thousand times, a million times.  I'd die every day... over and over again, repeating the process until she was safe." ~Nixon << I mean, come on!  Total swoon-worthy right there!  He'd die for her, bleed for her, and happily do it as long as she was safe and protected.

"But she'd always mattered, my little Bella, the one who'd held my hand and caught my tears.  Damn, but she'd been my sunshine in a life full of rain." ~Nixon

Chase, dear Chase, may have just grabbed hold and yanked a piece of my heart that had been saved for Nixon and claimed it as his own.  His desire to be there for Trace, not just as her protector but as so much more broke me.

"...I found myself outside her dorm room, just staring up at her window like some misplaced Romeo.  She was staring out the window.  I wondered what consumed her thoughts.  Nixon?  Her grandfather?  Life at Elite?  I wondered if I ever crossed her mind - or if I ever would." ~Chase

"No more moments would pass - I wouldn't let them.  If he wanted her, he was going to have to prove he loved her more than life itself - because I already knew I did." ~Chase <<Queue more tears!

The love these boys feel, not only for Trace but for each other, is in no way calm and meek.  It's fierce, primitive and incredibly sexy.  But the tenderness they (can) show Trace and the peaceful feelings that their love gives them is damn near paralyzing and overwhelming.

Whenever authors decide to "go back and write in a different POV," it is always a risk.  Do they write the same story just different words?  Is that enough?  Well, Rachel managed to give us a story that was unexpected, electrifying and powerful.  Discovering the men's reasoning and back ground behind their actions broke my heart and made me adore them all the more.  Thank you, Rachel, for giving us more of the Eagle Elite and allowing me to give you an honest review for reading early!  Once again, you've perfected it.
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Even just thinking about this book makes me hum in appreciate, and a smile cant help but make an appearance on my face. I know I have said it 100+ time but Katie McGarry is the bomb. I have read all three of her books (plus the novella) and I love every single chapter, page, and word. I would probably consider her my favorite author of 2013, and I will forever pick up all of her releases.
So as you can tell from all the gushing that I did above, I loved Crash Into You. I liked Dare You To and Ryan was a great male lead, but Katie just has a way with the bad boys. I didn't think that I could like a character as much as I like Noah, but with Isaac its pretty much neck and neck. But while I drooled over Isaac, my heart was consumed by Rachel. Isaac and Rachel together were pretty much instant epicness.

Isaac was never my favorite character in the previous books of this series. He always seemed like he had a bad attitude, and I just got tired of him whining about Beth. This all led to my utter lack of excitement for Crash Into Youuntil I saw the cover (yes, please!)and then read the description. After I finished Crash Into You, I regretted every bad thing I thought about Isaac. He is such a strong character, and he tries to do right by everybody. Hes that guy who takes care of everybody else, but nobody is really taking care of him. His back story pulled at my heart, and I just wanted his life to be a little bit easier. Because of his upbringing learned to trust himself, and to only rely on himself, and thats heartbreaking to me. It was nice to see him grow, and to see him learn to lean on and trust others. He deserves that and so so much more.

The more he deserved turned out to be Rachel. Rachel, oh Rachel, how I was prepared to dislike you. We see so many rich girls with problems in YA, but rarely to I feel the sympathy that the author wants us to feel. That wasn't the case with Rachel. Shes a character that I wanted to stand up and fight for, and was so excited when she finally did that for herself. You bet I was doing fist pumps when she finally confronted her family.

Katie also introduced us to a whole new group of characters. We have Rachels brothers, who I wanted to punch throughout the entire story, but I think would make great leads in future books. Plus we have Isaacs friend/Rachels new BFF, Abby, who definitely needs some lovin. All of these new character seems to mean more books in this series, which I am 100% on board with.
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James Ross Ross has been an inspiration to me playing games I am a musician as well but watching him as always made me happy and he is the most creative person ever anyone who doesn't like him doesn't have any taste.
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Cassia Leo's books captivate me, they intrigue me and they make me fall in love with them.  I read the Shattered Hearts Series and I loved it so much that I didn't think I could possibly love any other of her books as much as I loved that series.  But I was wrong because when I read The Way We Fall, I just fell in love all over again but with different characters and of course, a different story line :)

Houston and Rory had this pull on me that I was unable to stop reading.  I just kept reading and reading and reading until I devoured the book and then it left me wanting more.  I love reading stories about kids who develop a love for each other at a very young age and it escalates as they get older and this is exactly that type of story.  There is so much that goes on in this book that it keeps you interested and focused solely on the book and you don't want to put it down.  You just want to keep reading to find out what big secret Houston is hiding that is eating him.

All I can tell you is that this book is going on my top ten for this year so far.  I will not divulge what goes on in the book because you'll need to read it for yourself in order to find out what exactly happens.  But I can guarantee you that you will not be disappointed, as a matter of fact, you're going to be left wanting to keep reading and you're just going to have to wait for the 2nd book to come out :)

Total 5 star read for me.  It left me in a complete state of longing for more Houston and Rory <3
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This book is truly worth the wait, Ms. Ross! It has some of the best passages about the most amazing true love that I have ever had the privilege to hear or read about!  The passion in the romance and sex passages is awe-inspiring and the stuff that most of us dream to have! Thank you for this amazing series!  I look forward to more books from you!
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I've never been so confused with my feelings over a book, without spoilers I can't explain very well, but basically I had no clue which way I wanted this book to go, I changed my mind so many times.  I loved Emerson, I disliked Emerson,  I hated Sanchez, I liked Sanchez.  One thing was certain, I loved Miller, all the time, but I still felt he made some stupid mistakes throughout.  I loved that Emerson owned her size (even though I'm certain she was still below average), the fact that she had a figure and the guys loved it was a huge plus for me.  I loved the dual POV, I loved the writing and the story, is it a love triangle, isn't it?  Lots of angst, lots of sexy time, some funny parts, some emotional parts that I could relate to (especially with Emersons dad).  All the supporting characters fitted in well with the storyline and I must say I'm looking forward to future stories in this series.  I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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I laughed, I cried and loved throughout this book.  I have loved every word, every page and every second of this series and this book was beyond perfect.  I'm so torn because I just don't want this series to come to an end because I adore Tate and his beautiful personality and curly hair and then there is Logan, started out so cold and lo9king for only one thing but has opened up and become this loving and amazing man.

I hadn't read a M/M love story before but after reading a sample of the first book I wad hooked ajd now I'm truly heartbroken I won't have another Tate and Logan book to look forward to but and I do understand that a story must end but this one just is a lilttle more sad than most.  THANK YOU ELLA FRANK.  I look forward to reading where Robbie's story is going to go.
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He was trouble with a capital T and hot with two ts. He was everything I didn't need.

Ive been a fan of The Briarcrest Academy series from the beginning and Sebastians story was a long time coming for me. From the very first page he won me over and his charm was out in full force, but what I loved most was his huge heart hiding underneath all that bravado.

Sebastian has worked hard for his success but after topping the music charts he wants to try his hand at acting, so much so, he tries various methods to get noticed in Hollywood.

One person who has caught Sebastians attention is his hot next-door neighbour, Violin Girl. Sebastian cant explain the pull he feels towards her, but what he does know is she can be the one to question how far hes willing to go to achieve his dreams.

Very Twisted Things started off hot! Violet and Sebastian were already on each others radar and their nightly flirting captured their chemistry immediately. I liked Violet from the outset. Her back-story was endearing and her personal journey was relatable. Violet was trapped in her past, too afraid of change, yet she knew she wasn't the same girl she had once been.

I liked Violets attitude, especially when it came to Sebastian, she could hold her own and thats exactly what Sebastian needed.

Sebastian had plenty of his own troubles going on. He knew what he wanted for his future and falling in love was definitely not in the plans. But Violet comes out of nowhere and turns his world upside down. It was great to witness the change in him and also to see Sebastian let down his guard. He really had the sweetest heart and said the loveliest things.

I have a feeling life hasn't revealed its true beauty to you. Youre not done yet, V.

I find Ilsa Madden-Mills writing easy to read, and once I start, Im reluctant to stop. I love the Briarcrest characters she has created and it was great to see them in a different setting. The story was sweet with just enough angst to keep me turning the page. If you are a fan of the series then you will love Sebastians story.

Mila and Spider are up next and I cant wait to see what Ilsa has in store for them. Its guaranteed to be entertaining and eventful! ~Ava

*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.*
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You are my dream now, December Howard. You are everything to me. My heart beats for you , my soul is only whole when you're near. Youre my home, my shelter, my wildest fantasy, and I can not imagine a future where you're not mine, because Im yours in every sense of the word.

You and me? he whispered against my lips. Against the world, I promised. And what a beautiful world it was. Our world.

I have been a fan of the Flight & Glory series ever since I picked up Full Measures. And with each book, I have fallen more in love with the characters and their stories. So, when I heard about Hallowed Ground and that we were getting more Josh and Ember, I just knew I had to read it. What I didn't know was how much this book was going to effect me. I haven't been able to stop thinking about Hallowed Ground since I finished it. Hallowed Ground took me on such an incredible journey; one that I wasn't expecting. It was beautiful and heartbreaking. There were moments where I felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest and I hurt so much for what the characters were going through. But, I have to tell you, their story; it was worth it. It was worth every moment that I had to walk away. It was worth every moment when I felt like I was going to throw my kindle. It was worth every moment where I had tears in my eyes. It was worth every moment that I fell in love and had my heart broken.

Hallowed Ground is well-written and utterly captivating. Just when I thought I couldn't love these characters anymore, Rebecca Yarros has proved me wrong. She has found a way to make me connect so deeply to these characters that I feel as though they are a part of me. She made the characters so real and their emotions so palpable. I felt like I was experiencing everything right along with them. And along the way, these characters found a way to burrow themselves deep into my heart. Yes, this is supposed to be Josh and Embers story, but it so, so much more.

I will not go into any of the details of this story, but I will say this: Have tissues handy. Be prepared for a wild, emotional ride. Be prepared to have your mind consumed with this story. This book is everything and has easily made it to my list of top reads for 2016. If there is one book/one series that you should read this year, I highly recommend that you check out this Flight & Glory series by Rebecca Yarros. You will not be disappointed.
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There were so many beautiful things about this story, but I found myself even more enamored by the previous characters from the Blue Moon Series. Dont get me wrong, Niko is a hot dream, sexy, talented, smart and I liked the story a lot, it was fun and lighthearted -Emma and Niko are quite a couple- but I fell deeply in love with the Pierce Brothers and I got distracted by the side stories so much that I wanted the know more and more about their current lives that I was looking forward to find out more about Gia, Summer, Carter, Evan, Jax, Joey... I guess that is what happens when you read and love an entire family and town.  Even the goat is so cute that made me laugh out loud.  The Blue Mooners won my heart, and I am with Lucy, because if you find this little town somewhere, please warn us all. I wanna go there for sure and find my HEA!
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I kind of started this series out of order. I fell in love with Miles in Some Sort of Crazy and everyone was also talking about Sebastian! Holy swoon-worthy batman! I don't know if it's possible but I think I love Sebastian even more!

Sebastian is lovable, sweet, caring and deliciously flawed. It's his OCD that makes you love him, that make you see past the good looks and really care for his personality and the trials he's been through in his life.

I love that Skylar is just as messed up as Sebastian is, the two of them compliment each other well. I love a flawed heroine, someone that I can relate to. She's my age, doesn't have her life figured out yet and comes to terms with it. She struggles to find herself but with Sebastian she sees that she can be everything he needs. The two of them are the missing piece to each other's puzzle.

I love stories that have real life issues (such as OCD), it's enlightening and entertaining at the same time. This was such a well written love story and I am absolutely crazy over it!