all these traits made it the perfect 5 star read for me
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Such a heartfelt book that totally surprised me!  The angst, the passion, the ridiculous chemistry...all these traits made it the perfect 5 star read for me!
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10++ stars!  This is the perfect kind of story for me!  Both Teague & Camryn are sweet, but not SUGAR sweet, ya know?  They both have issues that they're working to resolve, but they handle them mostly in a pretty straight-forward manner.  There's some drama, and conflict, but it's resolved quickly & neither character loses focus on each other even when they're upset w/ each other.  Like - there are a couple parts in their story that could have gone the angsty-misunderstanding route, and did in a way, but the way each character handled it felt real and not drama-for-the-sake-of-drama.  I don't know if that makes sense, but it enhanced the story for me!  : )

And this story was, even while dealing w/ difficult things, HILARIOUS!  The banter between Cam & Teague, and with the supporting cast - pretty much perfection in my book.  I love that Teague is cocky & arrogant but not in a DB kind of way, and Camryn is FEISTY.  Definitely enjoyed this story & am looking forward to reading other stories by this author!  : )
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Its one thing that she knows how to tease her readers with the perfect concoction of chemistry and friendship, its another thing altogether when it has multiple layers of current social issues and concerns about family relationships underneath such beautiful prose shes known for.

In Flow, Grip AKA Marlon met Bristol, Rhysons twin sister, when he was asked by Rhys to pick her up in the airport. And during her short stay in LA where she planned to reconnect with her brother, she also got to have the best, meaningful conversations with Grip. Some things were holding them back though from acting on their connectionlike how Grip was such an unapologetic playboy and Bris had trust issues on people. And how Bris was forbidden because shes the sister of his best friend and Grip knew he wasn't good enough for her.

The thing about Flow is that it isn't only about meeting the person you know would make an impact in your life in the long run but also its this brilliant short read that made it vital to try to understand the reasons behind each characters actions.

Like it got a glimpse of how painful the relationship between the twins has been but they were trying to fix the bridge they once burned. I was so glad to see Bristols heart on the line here. Her love for his brother was something very powerful for her to fly across the country to mend their relationship.

And then theres Grip who knows his craft (rapping and poetry) well. And while he had to juggle a lot of work on the side to pay the bills, the guy knew persistence like the back of his hand. He didn't downplay his talent; he embraced it and hes really good at it. I may not like his player ways because duh but I was absolutely enthralled by how much he could put up provocative exchange of thoughts about culture, race, anything under the sun even, with Bristol. Bristol, whos like my fictional twin sister or my fictional mirrorwhichever you prefer, was more than what I hoped for. Shes hurt when Rhyson left her but once she realized where Rhys was coming from, she understood and shed make sure to help him realize his dreams. This Bristol was also trained to keep her feelings in a safe box without a key in sight. On the outside, she seemed to be this spoiled little woman who knew nothing but to party all her life but within was like a woman with so much to show the world. Shes smart, strong, a little vulnerable (which she tried very hard to keep hidden) and an overall kicka$s heroine. Im sure Ill be putting her under my Ultimate WCW of All Time list.

If I could name only one book who would deliver a socially-relevant story without even compromising the romance and the steam that comes with it, that would be Flow. No contest.

How Flow has been a well-rounded little treat of a prequel (!!) I have no idea. Its more than what I expected and once again, Kennedy has rendered me speechless at the great lengths she set herself to go beyond in this story.
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I am a firm believer in fate, in being at the right place at the right time, and yes, soulmates.
This book was absolutely perfect for me, and I read it at the absolute perfect time in my life.
Coincidence? I think not. ;)
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I feel like this book needs only one reason why you should read it and that reason is named Archer Kane.

1. "Archer rounded things out by going for laughs and practical jokes and causing trouble because someone had to remind everyone else not to take life so seriously. None of them were getting out alive."
2. Lia Riley gives you a feel-good read with the perfect amount of heat, witty dialogue and always-on-point advice. I.e.: "Sometimes life's great moments are in the unexpected."
3. Edie is another A+ reason to read this book. She pushes her own boundaries and steps completely outside of her comfort to make herself happy when her own life is in shambles, thanks to a cheating fiance. She meets Archer Kane and knows that what they have is electric, but her heart is still trying to mend itself. She doesn't want to get too close to Archer, lest she burn herself by his inner fire. "Edie pushed him away but she had her reasons. And he was going to show her that those reasons were wrong. He might be the wrong guy, but she was wrong to think he'd walk away without a fight."
4. Archer Kane goes from not wanting to commit to anyone and wanting to just live a carefree life to wanting nothing more than Edie and her eccentricity and humor. He's such a great guy -- a lover, a fighter, a nurturer, and a rock for Edie when her life seems like anything but solid or safe. 5. "Archer hadn't just given her hope for the future; he'd helped her find a shred of peace with the past."
RIGHT WRONG GUY is a love story at its core. It's the perfect summer read because it's not too heavy, but it's filled with an abundance of laughs, love and oh-my-god steamy chemistry. Lia Riley just never disappoints me, and this read was exactly what I needed!
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This book had the perfect balance of humor and romance. The chemistry between Chase and Reese had me hooked from the very beginning. I loved their playful banter and the flirty (and dirty) innuendo between them. It was a bit of a slow burn for them to take their relationship to the next level, but it was the perfect build-up for me and really helped develop the characters and get me invested in them. It also made the ending all the more enjoyable and sweet.

Chase was a huge reason (if not the reason) for why I enjoyed this book so much. His dialogue was hilarious and sexy. His little "stories" had me giggling and smiling like a fool while reading this book. I was definitely rooting for him and Reese and I liked how his past was slowly revealed.

*SPOILER*

Sadly, Chase is also the reason why this isn't a 5 star read for me. In general, I'm not a fan of the dead ex storyline, and I felt that it was a little over the top in this book. The whole revelation about the origin of the murder weapon and then Chase's guarding/stalking of Reese's apartment was melodramatic. I understand there needed to be a deeply emotional/traumatic event in his past to explain his current situation, but it still felt like too much.

Overall, this was a fantastically fun and sexy read that I could not put down. Having to look at the cover wasn't terrible either ;) It's the first book that I've read by Vi Keeland, but I'm sure it won't be my last.
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I'd heard that Past Perfect was an adorable and hilarious read from so many people, but I still wasn't sure whether I'd like it - humor is hard to get right in books, it's a hit-or-miss kind of thing for me. Luckily, though, the humor in this novel was just the way I like it, and so was everything else in Past Perfect - I loved it!

Chelsea was the best part of Past Perfect, for me. Yes, she can be melodramatic and kind of self-obsessed, but I felt for her; she's real, in an endearing way. Chelsea's humor is effortlessly entertaining, snarky, sarcastic, and funny in a very clever way. I just loved her so much!

I loved most of the secondary characters, too. Fiona is an awesome best friend to Chelsea, and I loved her personality; she's superficial in a funny, self-deprecating and endearing way. Also awesome are Chelsea's parents - these are the kinds of parents I want to see more often in YA! Chelsea's dad is simply the most kickass dad in history (get it? I know, I'm so funny).

The only characters I didn't love as much were the love interests, Ezra and Dan; their personalities are underdeveloped, in comparison to the rest of the cast. But I honestly didn't mind that much - the description makes it seem like Past Perfect focuses a lot on romance, but to me, it wasn't really about these boys; it's about Chelsea and her character growth, family and friendship, and I really liked how much it focused on these themes, even if it means our love interests are kind of one-dimensional. And even if I didn't love the love interests as characters, I really like how Leila Sales developed these relationships; they felt innocent and sweet, but still very realistic.

Asides from the characters, the unique setting is what makes Past Perfect so special - all the history stuff is awesome! I'm not exactly into history, but the way it's presented in the novel, with Chelsea's hilarious commentary, I loved it. And the war stuff is awesome too - weird and kind of ridiculous, but in a totally awesome way.

Past Perfect is such a cute book; both entertaining and insightful, with kickass characters and an effortlessly hilarious writing style. I'm looking forward to reading more from Leila Sales soon!
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Favorite Quotes:

Everything Im qualified to do falls under the category of minimum wage because I have no qualifications other than being conscious.

I stare at him wide-eyed, feeling like that speech must have been told in my imagination.  He couldn't have laid his heart out like that, not for me.  I swear I cant catch my breath.  His words his strong body hes stolen the air from my lungs.

As soon as I had you, I wanted more of you.  I want to make you mine in every way.

My world is never so right as when Im with Ledger.

My Review:

Oh swoon.  I want me a Ledger!  He is the perfect man, so of course he has to be a work of fiction, as those beings simply do not exist in real life.  He is handsome, successful, insightful, rich, funny, smart, a stalwart protector, a thoughtful and caring individual, and a well-endowed and multi-talented lover.  Sigh, I was so breathless, I actually became dizzy from just reading about his mad skills.  This is my first Kemmie Michaels read and won't be my last, as thankfully, I have two more of her books already loaded on my kindle.  I adored her story and fully appreciated and reveled in a romance where the main characters are pulling together against an outside force, rather than fighting each other.  Her writing was creative, easy to follow, smooth, and volcanically hot.  The characters were well defined, likable, and intriguing.  I was instantly hooked from page one and wasn't able to put my kindle down for more than a few moments all day. Now excuse me as I must go - Mason is calling...
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This book was originally reviewed on <a href="http://thebookhookup.com/2014/10/29/make-it-count-bowler-university-1-by-megan-erickson/">The Book Hookup</a>.

4 squeeze my heart stars Oh, I loved Alec and Kats story. This was a romance that made me feel fuzzy all over and I couldn't get enough of these characters.  I read in one sitting because I just *had* to get to my HEA before I went to sleep for the night.

I bought this book because so many of my friends read it and loved it, so based on those recs I put it right to the top of my reading list, and Im sure glad I did! Id read a book right before that was darker and stressful, so my heart needed a break and I just wanted to read some sweetness. This was absolutely perfect. Ms. Erickson has a way with words that even though the story was told in 3rd person, I felt like I was in seeing everything through the eyes of the characters.

Alec gets the label of nerdy, but lets be all serious people, he was not nerdy, just smart and thats hot. His body was rocking and he had hair that was made for yanking and omg I need to stop because I want to keep this PG. So yeah, trust me, he was H-O-T.

Kat was darling and while she had been given so many things in life, she struggled with learning and it ate away at her. It was obvious from the beginning she had dyslexia so I was kind of surprised she hadnt really known that either, but hey, its a story so I went with it.

The romance was adorable, but then it also was the kind that made my heart rate speed up. I loved the banter between these two right from the begining, and when things unleashed, holy hell, I was fist pumping and everything.

The ending was perfect and it was totally worth the lack of sleep I got becuase who doesnt love a good romance?

Would I rec this? YES! If you love romance and quick happy stories, this is for you. I cant wait for books 2 and 3 in the series, I know they will be great as Im a fan of Megan Ericksons writing styleAND Max has some anger issues that I cant wait to see worked out. He has secrets and a story to be told. I cant wait!
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Drama, romance, love, heartbreak, smexiness, and mystery...the perfect contemporary read!

Raine Thomas writes in such a way that you are completely enveloped in the characters world. From the first word to the last, you are thoroughly engaged. Lush, vibrant, and full of texture, the story line takes you on a trip of emotions ranging from laughter, tears, screaming, goosebumps, anger, rejoicing, and trepidation. A kaleidoscope of feels.

I was completely in love with Evan and Sierra.

Sierra was quirky, kind, with a unique sense of knowing.

Evan. Oh Evan. Athlete, Australian, broken soul, troubled, standoffish.

Sierra and Evan meet at the wedding of Everly and Cole. The amazing couple from For Everly. I loved how the author tied the story together even though Meant For Her is a true stand alone.

There is instant attraction, and for Evan, the first in a very long time since the death of his mother that has just broken him emotionally. Sierra senses the sadness and responds to it comforting him in her own unique way. They don't meet again for a few months being brought together by baseball. I am not a huge fan of the game personally but it wasn't overwhelming at all, just added a nice background to the story.

The story starts moving from this point and there are many twists and turns peppered though out their budding relationship. Evan continues to try and keep himself distanced emotionally, all the while Sierra slowly chipping down his self imposed wall of despair.

The mystery aspect was really great too. It was the underlying factor to the story line putting Sierra right in the mix of things.

The ending was perfect after the huge kick in the pants Evan needed!! I loved him regardless!!

I really enjoyed this story and the characters. Raine Thomas did such an amazing job with the characterizations that I really felt I was part of the story, watching from the side lines.

I highly recommend this book!!
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I first read the little prequel Warm Up and man, was I hooked! The writing style immediately got to me - it's easy to read and absolutely addictive - perfect for keeping my interest. I finally understand all the hype around Schwab's books. IT'S GLORIOUS. Everyone should read this and if you're hesitating, here are 5 reasons why you should go get Vicious RIGHT NOW!

1. The Characters
When characters have different layers to them and you can't quite tell if they're good or evil, that's the best thing ever. They're in this grey zone - never just good or bad - which makes everything SO MUCH BETTER. V.E. Schwab's characters were like this and I LOVED IT. Victor and Eli but also all the sidekicks and not-so-important characters were really well written. Honestly, I loved everyone or well, for some I loved to hate them. Fantastic.

2. The Abilities (freaking awesome!)
OH MY GOD. I never knew I needed a book about superpowers this much in my life! Most characters had unique abilities - which were all PERFECTLY described, by the way - and made me so jealous because I'm a weak human being that eats cake while reading and clutches the book tightly to her chest when she's finished. Sigh. But seriously, it was amazing to read about the different powers and what each character could do with them. Or better: what they used them for and how far they'd go. Now please, can I have my own superpower(s)?!

3. Interesting Relationships
There's so much going on between all the characters and it's incredible how much I cared about each little detail! With every new chapter new things were revealed and it only got better. Victor and Eli were best friend at first, then they were rivals and went from there to enemies and are now nemesis. SO INTERESTING. I also adored the relationship between Victor, Sydney and Mitch ... SO SWEET! I was anticipating their chapters together and was so, so happy whenever I got a glimpse of them. I'm 100% invested in all the relationships and that's a rariety. Just sayin'.

4. The thrilling Plot
I don't want to go into much detail about the plot ... so, just let it consume you. Obviously it's about Victor and Eli but it's so unique and different to anything I've read before because the characters are morally grey and YOU'LL NEVER GUESS WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT. I loved the little flashbacks to their past when everything was still alright and together with the "now" it just made perfect sense. There was not one moment where I thought this was boring, nope. V.E. Schwab kept me turning the pages faster than I read them ... that's what I want in a book.

5. It's a great book
That's basically everything you need to know. It's great. More than great, actually. V.E. Schwab combines all of these points perfectly, which makes this an adventure you shouldn't miss. The writing style is pretty cool as well, so there's even more reason to check this out! And if you still need one more reason, have a look at the gorgeous cover ... if that doesn't convince you then I don't know. :D

So yes, I totally recommend reading this beauty! The review is not in its usual form but Vicious deserves to stand out because it was that good. I'm offically a part of Schwab's fan club now and already can't wait to read her other books!
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This book was everything. It had the perfect romance, the perfect action, and the perfect plot twists. I am so excited for the sequel, which I wish was out already. I was truly in my feels! All of the characters had such unique qualities to them and ahhhh it was so good!
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The Dating Debate Dating Dilemmas is absolutely delicious I devoured it like rich Chocolate! ;)

This was My first time reading one of
Chris Cannon books and now I am totally addicted to her brand of Sassy Sweet YA Romance!

This story is Funny sexy heartwarming and has enough real life drama for people to connect with. I flippin' fell in love with Nina & West the chemistry between these 2 is sizzling. I adore her spunky book obsessed smart mouthed personality, and his brooding Harry Potter loving sarcastic ways they make a perfect match!

I really hope the other characters get books of their own especially Nina's bookie bf Lisa!!!

5 Stars All The Way can't wait for more!
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NO SPOILERS!

Duke of Manhattan was brilliant and I absolutely loved Ryder and Scarlett's story! This was my first Louise Bay novel and it will certainly not be the last. She completely blew me away with her amazing writing style and the truly phenomenal storyline and characters. Duke of Manhattan has definitely been my absolute top favorite read of 2017 so far!

  Ryder and Scarlett were excellent characters and I immediately fell in love with them. They were extremely likable and relatable and I can't even remember the last time I connected with characters as deeply as I did with these two. I was riveted by them from the very beginning and couldn't get enough. I loved their personalities and thought they suited each other perfectly. Ryder was the epitome of Alpha male. He was incredibly sweet, sexy, swoon-worthy, and the total package. Plus he was British and a Duke! ;) I truly loved his character and was definitely jealous of Scarlett on more than one occasion. Scarlett was kind, strong and independent, and I loved that she wasn't afraid to speak her mind. She was tough yet vulnerable, and I really connected with her.

  Ryder and Scarlett's relationship certainly started out unconventionally, but I loved how it progressed throughout and eventually turned into something infinitely more meaningful and romantic. I really enjoyed the concept of the story and I loved reading it from both Ryder and Scarlett's perspectives. Their chemistry together was scorching hot and there was never a shortage of sexy and steamy moments. Louise bay definitely knows how to write the perfect contemporary romance with every aspect a reader could ever hope for, and I am truly looking forward to reading so many more of her amazing books in the future.

  Duke of Manhattan was highly entertaining, addicting and romantic, and I loved everything about it. I absolutely love epilogues and I honestly couldn't have been happier with the conclusion to Ryder and Scarlett's story. These characters were truly memorable and will forever stay in my heart and mind. I very much look forward to returning to their unforgettable story over and over again for a very long time to come. If you haven't one-clicked this amazing book yet, what the heck are you waiting for?!

ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.
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Reviewed for Kindle friends Forever by Klaire Sutherland

This was a late addition to our review schedule so there wasn't really much time to think about the blurb before reading, however within the first chapter it was abundantly clear that Strong Enough was a book that I was going to enjoy. Now, I prefer my books with some grit - a lot or a little - it doesnt particularly matter, especially with a M/M book, as long as I can sink my teeth into it. Strong Enough is not that kind of book, theres no dark, gory details within the pages, theres no rough around the edges alpha males competing with one another but what there is here is a beautiful story that captivates the reader and with each chapter the compulsion to keep reading was there in spades. I loved the easy read that this book seemed to be. The words carried me, the story held onto me and didn't let go. I was sitting with two other bloggers over the weekend trying to explain what it was that hooked me about Strong Enough and I simply couldn't find the words to explain why. In hindsight, having thought about the book a long time, I think perhaps the fact that it feels like a real read, something true to life, is what had me hooked. My understanding is, from the Q&A with the authors at the back of the book, that Strong Enough is somewhat part autobiographical. For me, the writing captures the realism of the story and its most likely why I found it so appealing and loved reading it.

The characters had a fantastic depth to them, tremendously likeable even when things were not quite ideal. Derek and Maxim were made for each other, neither expected on another but boy did they have something that we all wished we could find. The chemistry between these two men sizzled from the very beginning. I loved how they met and I loved how they ended up. The secondary characters fell into place pleasantly, complementing the story in all the right places and extremely affable.

Im not familiar with Melanie Harlows writing but I felt that she nailed this. Angsty in all the right places, some serious steam and lots of reflective voice that never bored me. I cant really say that much more about this book in all honesty, theres nothing I would change, nothing that bothered me, nothing that made me think twice about awarding this book the 5 stars it so thoroughly deserves. Beautifully written, full of emotion, richly descriptive and perfectly balanced. What I will say is this - Strong Enough surprised me. Its not the kind of book I read and enjoy, yet this bowled me over. Find a cosy corner somewhere and grab a glass of wine, give yourself a few hours to get lost with Derek and Maxims story, you won't regret a second of it. I promise.
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Wow I really don't know where to begin. This book had it all for me
1. GREAT CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
2. GREAT STORYLINE
3. LOTS OF SXUAL TENSION
4. AMAZING HERO (So swoon worthy)
5. GREAT FRIENDSHIPS AND LOYALTY
This author managed to completely  annihilate 18 year old Kayla's life in ONE night but through the love and constant support of Jake we watch as the pieces of her life are pieced backed together.
Unconditional and sometimes reciprocated love was what Jake offered and it was so heartwarming to witness.
Not many books leave me a blubbering mess but this one sure did from the beginning.
A DEFINITE MUST READ
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THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I HOPED FOR FROM THIS CROSSOVER EVENT!  (Yes, shouty capitals!)  This is my favorite of the novellas in this series.  It felt like a complete story, I didn't feel like I was missing a ton of information about the series I wasn't familiar with, and it included the McKay-Taggart world in a meaningful way.

His to Protect is listed as book 2.5 in Carly Phillips Bodyguard Bad Boys series and falls in the same timeline as the sixteenth book in Lexi Blakes Masters and Mercenaries series.  This book can be read as a complete standalone.  His to Protect is written in third-person semi-omniscient perspective, alternatively following Talia and Shanes thoughts.

I freaking loved Talia and Shane.  They were both so strong, so independent, so confident in who they were.  Having two characters who are completely comfortable in their own skin and lot in life seems rare in the world of romance and having two characters like that find one another made me giddy.  I loved that they wanted the same things in life and were both completely honest with the fact they weren't in a place where they thought a relationship was important or feasible.

Though this book was a novella, it didn't feel rushed or lacking in any way.  The plot moved quickly and, while the action was intense, I felt like plenty of time was spent on building the connection between Talia and Shane.  In a novella that can be a hard balance to find and Ms. Phillips did an amazing job of striking it.

This is my first time reading Carly Phillips, and if this is indicative of her normal writing, Im a huge fan.  Her prose was engaging and exact.  I loved that she didn't include a bunch of superfluous information for the sake of filling pages.  I was wholly impressed with every part of this book, from characterization to plot to style, and look forward to reading more of Ms. Phillips work.