and felt myself right there as I read because her descriptions were perfect. In my opinion this is Claire's best book ...
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"Nothing to Fear" is a deviation from Claire Boston's previous novels, moving into the suspense genre.  The suspense kept up right to the end of the book, and it kept me reading so I read the whole story in one sitting.  Claire's storyline and characters were very realistic and believable, and the plot well written and thought out.  I live in the area where this novel is based, know it well, and felt myself right there as I read because her descriptions were perfect.  In my opinion this is Claire's best book to date and I can't wait for the next book in the series.
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One of the reasons I fell in love with Anne Boleyn was how dramatic her fall was, when I found out that one of my new favorite Autors was gonna write a book about Anne's fall I was so happy that I couldn't help myself, I was asking Claire the release date so many times I think she was gonna punch me virtually from Spain, when the date finally arrived I started reading the book at once, I knew it wouldn't dissapoint, and it didn't, like Claire's previous book, it felt like I was the one writing the book, the theories and ideas that Claire has are the same ones as mine, everything, to analysing all the suspects on Anne' fall, I have the same ideas and opinions, so, pretty much I love this book and is one of my favorites, so happy with it and specially the writing style is great, in the form of a "Diary" with the dates and everything, so I highly recommend this book and if you haven't read "The Anne Boleyn Collection" you don't know what you're missing!! both books complement each other in some way, so once again thank you Claire for sharing your knowledge and opinions with us, and can't wait for a third book, congrats one again!
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I feel like this book was written about me, for me. Like Dianna, I was raised by a strict, conservative, close-minded family that accepted nothing less than perfection. The author does such an amazing job of bringing the reader to the forefront of what life was like as a teenage girl struggling with all of her insecurities, a horrible family dynamic, and emotions and desires that are not those generally accepted by the masses. I love Dianna's character; the outwardly strong head cheerleader and over-achiever who secretly struggles with an abusive father, and I love the connection she forms with a girl who seems to be her complete opposite. This book accurately depicts that time for me. There are so many wrinkles to this story. It makes for a truly addictive read. It's such a beautiful story of how love can be found in the most dire of circumstances and in the most unusual of circumstances. I'm anxiously waiting for a sequel.
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You know that feeling when you're so into a book that everything around you disappears? That feeling you get when the characters are so charming that you cheesy grin your way through the entire book? When you finish with a swoony sigh and kinda want to hug the book to your chest? That was The Kiss Quotient for me. It was one of my most highly-anticipated books of 2018 and it was even more amazing than I hoped. Perfection. Loved.

If Im totally honest, Im having the hardest time coming up with words to do The Kiss Quotient justice. It was an amazing debut. Im a big fan of the authenticity that comes with own voices novels and the story Helen told here was one I need basically everyone to pick up. I appreciated the diversity of the characters and the focus on family life and traditions. The romance was spot on and I wouldnt do a thing to change it. There were swoons and feels and smoking hot sexy times I didn't really expect. It was basically the perfect book.

I absolutely adored the characters. Stella was amazing  STEM ladies, stand up! She was strong, smart, endearing and sweet. I enjoyed spending time in her head and learning more about her Autism and how she felt as a result of it. (This is one of the reasons own voices novels are so important.) And Michael? OMG. Hes on my all-time ultimate book boyfriend list for sure. He was the sweetest guy and I loved his family. He was so tender and caring with Stella in their unconventional arrangement. Their chemistry was off the charts and they gave me all the feels. What a great romance!

Ill be eagerly anticipating Helens next release. I cant wait to see what she gives us as a follow up. If its even half as amazing as this one was, she has a fan for life right here. In the meantime, I have every intention of rereading this book again soon. Just talking about it makes me want to read it again right this minute.
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At some point, as I raced through Johanna's book, her voice became mine, and I heard my own voice speaking to me. All the imagery, the sounds, the scents...everything I felt while reading HER story got mixed up with my own thoughts and memories - SHE is now a part of me. I savored the last 20 pages and read VERY SLOWLY to the end, smiling and crying as I noticed how much I had grown on my journey with HER.
Thank you, Johanna.
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I was drawn to the story from the minute i read what it's about. I then started reading and i'm obsessed about the whole book. The characters felt so real and i loved the spanish that was intertwined into the book. I loved that the book was from alternative view points as you can really understand the characters. Alex is my ideal bad boy and Brittany was perfectly described. Their love was something i wish to have one day.

This book might sound predictable but throughout the whole story i was grabbed into another world. It truly felt like i was there. This is a perfect read!!!
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Reading Sr. Lucia's book made me feel as if I were there, witnessing it with her!  Her words came from her heart and soul.
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The first thing that comes to mind with this title; Real. This book felt like real life to me. I didn't stop and guffaw at anything and think "OMG, Puhlease, like that would ever happen." Redmerski pens solid characters I would choose to be friends with. The written chemistry between Luke and Sienna is top notch. She tackles REAL issues in this book that we all face and know intimately and have to deal with in everyday situations. For me, The Moment of Letting Go isn't just another cookie cutter contemporary romance novel, it's a type of literature I would choose to read over other highly recommended New Adult books anytime. Luke is so lovable and worth every single page it takes to invest in his story. Every chapter is original and inviting. One of my favorite aspect of this book is Sienna's relationship with her parents. How she gets it, how she sees even though she didn't have a perfect life, she had a GOOD LIFE. There was a normalcy in her childhood, she wasn't damaged goods struggling to become an adult because she was held back by abuse or assault, she's successful. That's hard to come by in such a humbling way in today's book world and I ate every word of it up like chocolate. Each instance makes you long to be a part of the story, from the awkward after sex moments to the silly physical interaction between the group of characters. Redmerski is sure to have written herself another New York Times Best Seller with The Moment of Letting Go and I highly recommend you get your grabby hands on your own copy. Let the signing stalking where J.A. Redmerski is in attendance begin as I will without a doubt want my paperback copy signed and sitting pretty on my shelf to read over and over again.
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and she always had a way with her brokenness. She would take her pieces and make them beautiful. R.M. Drake

Kaleidoscope Hearts is a story of heartbreak and healing, loss and second chances, and a little bit of forbidden romance.

This was my first Claire Contreras book and I loved it. It was beautifully written in first person with dual POV and some flashbacks scenes. I got such a great sense of who they are, what drove them, and their history that I understood why not all things are stated out loud. I will definitely read more from her and I absolutely recommend this book
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I loved the way the author describes feelings and locations.it makes you feel like you are there
 E experiencing the story yourself.
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Only a handful of times in my reading history did a book make me feel this way. It's real and it's beautiful and it's heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. I didn't just read it, I FELT IT! I felt it all. It's a kind of book and character that makes you want to be a better person. Kate has become one of my absolute favorite female character, she's a beautiful person in and out and a wise soul. And despite of everything that life has put on her path she always manages to stay positive and see the best in every situation and in every person. She lives on the bright side. She is an amazing, suportive friend, who never judges. She has a special relation with each of her friends. But her relationship with her chiledhood friend Gus is one of a kind.
I could go on and on expresing how much this book touched me, instead I'll say read it and experience it youselfe. And then I hope your moto in life will also be: "What would Bright Side do?"
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Emma, the main lady of this romantic tale, is one of the most relate-able characters I've come across in a long while.

She thinks and acts realistically, especially when it comes to moments of being nervous or unsure. Reading those tidbits among the sexy scenes was especially poignant.

I even admit, the ending made me tear up! I won't give spoilers, but the perfect parallels between the start and end of the main couple was just done so perfectly.

If you love powerful, funny, sweet stories that feel amazingly real, you should seriously grab this book!
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The hardest part for me was finding a place to stop reading. It was so vividly written, I felt like I was with her the whole way through. I laughed, cried and was inspired. A beautiful book.

I couldn't read it fast enough!
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*sniffs* *wipes tear*

I'm not sure anything I'm going to say is going to be able to do this book justice. Sometimes a book is so exquisitely written it wraps itself around your heart and doesn't let go from start to finish. That was After the Fall for me. I spent the entire book with my heart either fluttering, aching, or knocking around like crazy in my chest. The feels were relentless right up to that gorgeous, perfect ending.

Y'all. My heart is tired right now. But so, so satisfied.

Jack is one of my favorite types of heroes -- crabby farmer. What is it about a surly farmer that just gets my blood pumping? Underneath that gruff exterior is a damaged heart of gold. When he's good - he's amazing. He's strong and kind and funny and just...perfect. But when he's bad he's..heartbreaking. He wrecked me a little. But in the end, his journey is just beautiful - and one you don't want to miss.

I also adored Margot. I didn't expect to. I went into this book expecting the rich, high society snob and that's not exactly what Ms. Harlow delivered. Margot was a fantastic surprise and she took the book to the next level for me. I mean, not only could I fall head over heels for the gorgeous brooding farmer, but I could also be smitten by the plucky, brave rich girl. It's a win-win situation and when you put the two of them together -- well, be prepared to lose your heart.

There's so much emotion packed into this book, but it's perfectly balanced so that it never feels too heavy. I laughed a little, I cried a little, but mostly I just let my heart luxuriate in this wonderful love story. It's so easy to read - even as it takes its toll on your feels. I didn't want to put it down, and then I didn't want it to end and now that it's over it's still haunting me, teasing my heart, and keeping me in its thrall. One of my favorites this year -- seriously, do not miss it!
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I haven't cried while reading a book in a very, very long time. Maybe its a sign that I don't let things get to me, or maybe its because I haven't truly connected with a book or a character in a while. Regardless, Id forgotten what it feels like to feel for a story, as dumb as that sounds. Kevin Wilsons Perfect Little World made me feel all the feelings, and I couldn't be happier about it.

Izzy is pregnant with her art teachers child. She couldn't be less sure of what her future holds, but she knows she wants to keep the baby. The father, Hal, isn't so sure hes ready for that kind of life and urges Izzy to reconsider. She doesnt, and his involvement in her life ends suddenly  and permanently.

With no prospects for herself or her unborn child, Izzy is confronted with an opportunity she cant pass up: a spot in something called the Infinite Family Project. The IFP, run by Dr. Preston Grind, seeks to study the benefits of communal families. The project is presented as a sort of utopia, where each child receives care from 20 parents and other researchers and parents have the freedom and resources to pursue their life goals without the challenges that child-rearing often brings. But even in a perfect world, there are no perfect people. Inevitably, things get messy.

As a young, recently married woman, I can relate to Izzy in a way that I may not have been able to even two years ago. The prospect of having children, while very far off on my horizon, is not something that is completely foreign to me. I have chosen to start a small family, and I know how it feels to want only the best for us/future children. What would I do to achieve that? As I read, I found myself considering what it would be like to participate in a real-life IFP. Would I give up ten years of my life for a project like that? The range of emotions I felt while considering this was eye-opening.

The way Wilson gently cheers for each of his characters  and there are plenty to try to keep straight  is heart warming. Even when making choices that seem to go against the purpose of the project, theres a real feeling of pride for each character. You want to see them succeed, even if you only get to know a couple of them really well.

I gave Perfect Little World 4 stars in the end. It would have been a perfect 5, but I often found myself confused by all the names on the pages. 10 families means 20 individual parents, plus their one child each, the researchers on top of that, and any side characters brought into the mix. It may have been more digestible with a smaller number but, then again, maybe the effect of the story would have been different. Overall, though, this one is going in my Top 5, and I cant wait to share it with friends and family.
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Couldn't put it down. Felt like I was Claire! Twists and surprises. Great job! I recommend it to anyone who likes a page turner.
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Since reading "Finding Hear Horse" earlier this year, I'm not the least bit surprised to find "The Wall of Secrets" to be equally compelling, thoughtful, honest and engaging. I read it in about 3 days, I could not put it down. Claire is honest, heartfelt but unapologetic about her life and her writing, which is a rare combination. She barely even mentions her life-threatening chronic illnesses either which make these books even more precious to read.

I feel like I understand the heartache of the adopted person much better now. Even though my biological family left a lot to be desired emotionally, I still had people I could instantly organically *relate* to as she said "at first sight". I have my family's nose and smells. I also have their intellectual quirks and many behavioral traits, so that I know I'm not just a square peg trying to fit in a round (or hexagonal) hole. Or that I'm at least not the only one! My heart goes out to all adoptees struggling to find their families of origin, and the true love of self they need and deserve. May you all find peace in your hearts, reconnected or not. For that in the end begets true happiness and wellness. At least you know you're not alone with this pain, thanks to The Wall of Secrets.