Review: Sustain by Tijan

Sustain by Tijan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I've read other books by Tijan and have adored them, but this one seemed to have fallen short for me, somehow. I wasn't really able to connect with the characters, and it seemed that there was TOO much secrecy of their past that was hard for me to comprehend what was going on in the present story. I do have to say that Bri and Luke's fathers? What a terrible way to grow up. Bri has been haunted by many events from her past from both of their fathers and that is just so sad to think about. Kids should be loved and protected by their fathers, not fearing them and waiting for the other terrible shoe to drop.

The lives that these characters live in is just...very sad. The fact that Bri had no reaction when she found out why her mother had to go to the hospital? It shows that she is always expecting the worst, and the only way she can survive is to not get too emotional to anyone. And that is no way to live. Bri and Luke's relationship is just...messed up honestly. They don't talk to each other, they just fall into bed and ignore everything they need to talk about, and then when conversation is forced on them, they play the ignoring game of not acknowledging each other. Honestly, it's not a healthy relationship, but I guess it might work out for them?

Overall this was an okay novel. I'm glad I got a chance to read it, and I will still be reading more books by Tijan, but this was one that really wasn't my favorite.

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Review: Rule's Obsession by Lynda Chance

Rule's Obsession by Lynda Chance
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. It was a very quick read that leaves the reader wanting more. Damian is one intense guy who knows what he wants and goes after it with a fierceness that cannot be denied. So basically, Angie was helpless to ignore him. Though she did put up a good fight at the beginning, I will give her that. Damian's mom, Justine, is a hoot and she made me laugh quite a few times in this novel.

The intensity between Angie and Damian was enough to melt the pages of this book. On the one hand, I was jealous of Angie and on the other hand, I was worried for her - even though I didn't need to be. I'm glad I got a chance to read this book and I may just have to see how the other Rule brothers fall to their knees when they find the one woman for them...

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Review: Sacked by Jen Frederick

Sacked by Jen Frederick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ellie and Knox's story was really great! I enjoyed it from the moment they met one another at the stadium, and I've enjoyed the story they went through to get to the end of the novel. I really feel bad for Ellie and how she grew up. Her parents are really nasty and mean, and I can't imagine what it was like to grow up that way, only wanting your parents love, but getting a completely different reaction instead. I was proud of Ellie for finally fessing up to Jack and for starting to live her own life.

Knox and Ty's little...game and test...is interesting. I'm glad that Ellie past it, even though they didn't know at the time, and I can definitely understand why they would do it. You don't want to end up with a person who can't figure it out, right?

Knox's solution to Ellie's issue at the end of the book was a bold choice. I would have liked to have seen his coach's face when he found out, but we didn't get that scene sadly. I'm glad things worked out the way they did, and I definitely enjoyed the wild ride and the crazy attraction that these two had for one another.

Jen Frederick is a great author who I have enjoyed a ton of books from, so I'm excited to read more by her in the future!

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Review: Dangerous to Know & Love by Jane Harvey-Berrick

Dangerous to Know & Love by Jane Harvey-Berrick
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Overall, I enjoyed this book. The beginning, for me, was the best part. Toward the middle and the end, it just felt like Daniel was always moody and brooding and he was very short tempered. He was more aloof and mysterious at the beginning, which is why I enjoyed it more. After awhile, his attitude got on my nerves too much and I just wanted him to talk to Lisanne and explain what was going on.

This book was a bit longer than it needed to be, honestly. A lot of the things that happened could have been summed up faster than what the author did, but I do appreciate an author who tries to give the whole picture instead of skimming through it.

Lisanne was an interesting character. She seemed to have a few different personalities that always clashed with each other, but she wasn't a two-faced character or anything. She was trying to figure out who she really was without the influence of her parents or her small town living that she was used to.

I did like the big reveal about Daniel and how well adjusted he is. The situation with his older brother was a bit much, but it added more drama to the story, though I don't think it really needed more drama.

Overall, I'm glad I got a chance to read this, though I don't think I loved it as much as other readers have liked it, if the reviews give any indication.

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Review: The Book Boyfriend by Karli Perrin

The Book Boyfriend by Karli Perrin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a good novella. Parts of it were very realistic - especially the book signing experience. The description Karli Perrin gave for the author event reminded SO MUCH of Penned Con in St. Louis, MO. And the way the readers reacted to their authors? So on point. The unrealistic part (at least for me) was the instantly falling in love bit between Zara and Jackson. For me, that hasn't happened at a book signing, but maybe it has for others? Though most author events I go to don't have cover models there, and there are very few men in the vicinity so maybe that's why? Who knows.

Anyway, I really enjoyed this book. It was short and sweet. I would have loved more in this story, and I definitely would have loved to read about Jackson's thoughts when he first saw and talked to Zara.

I'm glad I finally got a chance to read this and I've enjoyed a few of Karli Perrin's novels, so I'll keep a lookout for more by her in the future!

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Review: Your B&B or Mine? by Melissa West

Your B&B or Mine? by Melissa West
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I wanted to like this book more, but it was just okay for me. Which is surprising, because I really enjoyed Melissa West's YA novels, but it seems that this author may be a hit or a miss with me, sadly. Connecting with the characters was a challenge in this book, and the pace of their relationship was was all over the place and somewhat frustrating. I wish they would have just fessed up and told each other how they feel about one another instead of letting the past dictate their lives. And the "gossip" in their small town.

Overall this was an okay novel and I'm glad I finally got around to reading it.

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Review: Levitate by Kaylee Ryan

Levitate by Kaylee Ryan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story had me hooked from the beginning. Kensington and Maxton were amazing characters that have such an instant attraction for one another. I loved how Kensi kept denying Max which gave her the complete opposite results that she wanted. And I love how baffled and confused Max was when she kept refusing him.

I loved the chase and the moments where both characters were getting to know each other. The tension was off the charts and when they finally gave into the temptation, it was phenomenal.

I did call two out of the three mysteries that were revealed so for me it was predictable how things would turn out. Doesn't mean I didn't like the book, though!

I would have given this a 5 star review except I was frustrated with the ending. After all of the reveals, the book was wrapped up so fast I got whiplash. I wanted more content, more details, just more. Instead we flew through everything so fast that I was left wanting so much more. It was a great ending, but just rushed.

Overall I really liked this book and I'm glad I got a chance to read this! :)

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Review: Boy in Luv by Jay Crownover and Rebecca Yarros

Boy in Luv by Jay Crownover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I seriously can't even express how much I love this duet! I loved seeing Iker fight for Langley and gaining her trust back. He was patient and loving and understood what would get through to Langley that he will never make that mistake again. And I also loved that he didn't want to derail Langley's future plans. He wanted her to race to her goals and crush them over and over again. To see a guy change his life because he loves a woman so much that life without them is nothing - that is a life worth living and a man worth sacrificing everything for.

Iker and Langley have their ups and downs, but the ride to get to their happily ever after was a great rollercoaster. I am so, so, so glad I stumbled upon this on Facebook and I honestly wish there was more in this series.

One thing I'm not too happy about? I WANT TO SEE IKERS GRANDMOTHER SLAY LANGLEY'S STEPMOTHER!!!!! I mean, why?!?!?!?! That was something I NEEDED to see at the end and it was rudely cut off. Her stepmother needs to learn a lesson, and I KNOW Iker's grandmother would have done it justice.

So yeah, I'm a little peeved about that. Bonus scene?? Please??? :D

This is a series I can see myself re-reading again in the future and falling in love all over again with these characters. I definitely recommend this to readers!

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Review: Girl in Luv by Jay Crownover and Rebecca Yarros

Girl in Luv by Jay Crownover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thank heavens this was advertised on Facebook and I bought both books in this series for $0.99 each (though this book would be worth any price!). I instantly fell in love with this story and the characters. I really shouldn't be surprised since I love both of these authors. I'm just kicking myself that I didn't discover them sooner!

I adore these two characters. Langley is one tough chick. To deal with that hostility in her own home for years because she knows how happy they made her father is an act of selflessness that is beyond words. I couldn't have done it. I probably would have went to jail for committing murder to be honest with you. Langley is such an amazing person who is just trying to start her own life and get away from the snobby people she grew up with.

And Iker... man oh man! He is also so selfless and amazing. What he does to take care of his brother is amazing. And the directness and frankness he gives to Langley's father? A man after my own heart. The letter he wrote at the end? Basically had me in tears.

Their situation is tough and hard, but I don't agree on the decision that was made... one sided I might add. I'm so curious to see how things end up in book #2 and I know that they will both make the other one work to gain the trust back between them again.

I will definitely be telling all my friends to read this series!

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Review: Kneading You by Simone Belarose

Kneading You: A Small Town Love Story by Simone Belarose
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from Booksirens and the author. This is my honest review.

I really, really, really wanted to like this. I swear I did! The cover is gorgeous, the synopsis is wonderful, and I thought it was a shoe-in. Sadly it was just okay for me. I found myself not connecting with the characters that well and there was a lot of descriptive paragraphs versus take action scenes that made me feel blah about it. Even the scenes where Claire and Thomas express their true feelings for each other didn't get my attention as well as it usually does.

I know that I am one of the very few who feels this way about the book, so I definitely think that readers will enjoy this story with these characters. I just really couldn't get into it. Maybe I will try another novel by this author to give it another go and hopefully have better results. I'm very glad I was able to receive this free eARC, though!

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Review: Tempting Taylor by Beverly Havlir

Tempting Taylor by Beverly Havlir
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from Booksirens and the author. This is my honest review.

This was a decent novel. Taylor had two kinds of personalities, and they kept clashing with one another during this book. I was surprised that she was so speechless and shy-like around Cooper because she seems to have a handle on her life in every other way. And Cooper knew what he wanted, and he was determined to get it. But he was patient and thought of every outcome before making a move.

I'm glad I got a chance to read this novel!

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Review: Make Me by Tessa Bailey

Make Me by Tessa Bailey
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from Edelweiss. This is my honest review.

I think these two might be my favorite couple out of the bunch. I was so happy to get Abby's story - she was the mystery among everyone and she's really the one who got the gang together, really. A rich girl who put an ad to get roommates because she wanted friends... That's just really sad and I'm so glad that everything happened between her roommates and her the way that it did. There were a lot of bumps along the way, but she definitely has a better life than before she met Roxy and Honey...and Louis and Ben and Russell as well.

Russell needed his head bashed in a few times to make him a NON-alpha male at times. The fact that he did half of the stuff because of his past is forgivable, I suppose, but he really should have talked to Abby more about his thoughts and feelings. It is the 21st century and women do have an opinion. Men just need to start realizing this and act like women can think with their own brain.

The attraction between these two was crazy ridiculous! I'm a little disappointed that Abby didn't start to become attracted to Russell until she saw him with his shirt off, but I guess I'll get over that minor detail. I wanted her to fall for Russell and his looks and his brain and his obvious attraction to Abby, but I guess girls can be obtuse just as well as men can, huh?

I'm really glad I got a chance to read this book, and this series, and I'll definitely be looking out for more books by this author!

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Review: Need Me by Tessa Bailey

Need Me by Tessa Bailey
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a good book. The thing I'm learning through this series is that the characters have an immediate instant attraction to each other the second they see one another, and that's kinda getting old. Sure it happens in real life but not all the time. And the fact that it is happening between friends and their friends are hooking up is a bit unbelievable as well. Then when the characters fess up their feelings, SO MUCH DRAMA happens. Why can't they just have a normal relationship?

Even though it seems like I'm complaining a lot, I did enjoy this book a lot. I'm glad Honey went after what she wanted, in life and in love. I also loved how loyal she was to get family and her original southern roots. Ben was a complicated character that had a lot of growing to do, but Honey was ready for that challenge.

Can't wait to read the final book in this series!

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Review: Chase Me by Tessa Bailey

Chase Me by Tessa Bailey
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Roxy has had a pretty crappy life, but she is still going strong. Singing song-a-grams may be embarrassing, but for now it's her only income. She WILL be an actress from one of these auditions, but she's gotta do something until then. When she met Louis, she didn't make it easy for him to chase her. Roxy is all about getting her start in life, and nothing, NOTHING, will distract her from that. Especially a guy that seems known for his one night stands with nameless women.

But the longer Roxy "stumbled" into Louis, the more she realized she really likes him. And to add to that, she's starting to like her new roommates, too, which wouldn't be so bad except she needs to keep to herself. But Roxy is slowing finding out that maybe letting people in isn't so bad...

This was a good novel! I was rooting for Roxy to find the perfect role throughout this book, but along the way she found the perfect friends and the perfect guy for her. She is strong willed and thought that she could ignore her true feelings, but because of the perfect people she picked, she was unable to avoid the temptation to like them. I could tell Louis just wanted to scoop Roxy up and make her live with him and not work, but he knew that would make her run across the country. So he did everything he could to make sure she was happy, which is just swoon worthy.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and I'm excited to have the other two novels in this series to see how their friends fall for each other :)

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Review: Play Nice by L.P. Maxa

Play Nice by L.P. Maxa
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a quick, fun read. It started off fun and exciting, but it got serious very quickly. The reaction from Lexi and Dash about possibly being pregnant was interesting and not the normal response from two people who just met each other. The situation with Lexi and Luke was just odd, even though they said one thing, you can tell one didn't really mean it. Then with all of the guys treating Lexi like royalty was a bit much. Lexi was supposed to be taking photos of the band, but it seemed like she wasn't really doing that, so that was interesting.

Overall this was a decent novel and I'm glad I got a chance to read it!

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Review: Betrayed by Raye Wagner

Betrayed by Raye Wagner
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I got this because I go to an author event where this author signs, and wanted to try her novels out. Sadly, I just couldn't get connected to this story. Maybe it was because all of the character names were basically the same? Maybe it was because the world that she created was hard for me to picture? Maybe it was the format of the chapters, where it went from past to present, that confused me? There were a lot of factors involved that could have had a disconnect with me, honestly. The concept was really good and for what I was able to obtain, I enjoyed. I would actually like to know how things get completed with the characters and how things get resolved, but I just don't think I can make it through another novel not really knowing half of the stuff that is going on.

I'm glad I got a chance to read it and maybe later in life I'll try again to see if I'm able to connect to the story better.

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Review: She's With Me by Ava Violet (Jessica Cunsolo)

She's With Me by Ava Violet
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from Edelweiss. This is my honest review.

There was so much mystery and intrigue in this novel! The reader was kept guessing until the mystery was revealed, and there was a lot of drama and events that happened in this book. At first, I really enjoyed the story and was already trying to find a way to get my hands on the second novel, but the farther I got into the novel, the more I just lost interest, sadly.

There is just TOO MUCH drama going on. Amelia is having a crappy last year - I get that - but not one girl can get the crappy end of the stick like she's been having. She gets assaulted, beat up, and much more within the short time she's at her new school. She makes an automatic enemy because a boy is talking to her - mind you she's not showing any interest, he is. But the girl crushing on Aiden threatens her even so, thinking that Amelia must be doing something. That's just too much going on right there. Then you get the rival school with the boys who hate her new friends, and they start torturing Amelia. Why the new girl? Why not someone who is more vested into the group of friends?

Then we figure out why Amelia is so skittish, and that's just messed up. How was it her fault? Why is the person trying to kill her when Amelia was just as much of a victim of that event as the person was? Obviously there is some mental issues going on, but yikes. And then the end - I mean, how can they even jump to that conclusion? And of course there is a cliffhanger, so if you don't want a multiple book commitment, you may want to stay clear. I thought I would read the second novel since I found it on Wattpad, but I think I'm going to skip it, sadly. I just can't handle with Amelia's life - she's got a lot of issues for a 17 year old girl.

I'm glad I got a chance to read this, though, and I can see that many many other readers have loved this book. Sadly it just wasn't for me this time.

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Review: Ivory by Lola Dodge

Ivory by Lola Dodge
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from NetGalley. This is my honest review.

This was a very quick read and a pretty good story as well. I really liked Ivory and Jag. They are both strong willed and determined to do things their way, so to see them butt heads over and over was entertaining. Plus the attraction between the two was crazy explosive.

I'm intrigued about this world with supers and how they have deemed them as heroes. It reminds me of X-Men and The Incrdibles. I may have to seek out some other books in this series to see what other mysteries they uncover and how they save the day.

I'm very glad I got a chance to read this novel!

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Review: Play by Piper Lawson

Play by Piper Lawson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a pretty good novel. I didn't understand a lot of the technical aspects of either Max's or Payton's job, so I was a bit lost during those scenes. But I enjoyed seeing Payton and Max learn what they really want in life. They both were hot and cold with one another and the trust between the two of them did not exist at the beginning.

I'm glad I got a chance to read this!

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Review: Sweet Promise by Jennifer Woodhull

Sweet Promise by Jennifer Woodhull
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I really wanted to like this book, but it was just okay for me. I wasn't able to finish it because I just didn't really have the connection with the characters that I needed to keep me invested in this story. There's nothing wrong with this book, though, I just didn't like the way the characters talked or even how they were acting. Lucas is supposed to be a playboy, but he's taking every little thing that happen to him into his present life, which is really messing with his head and making him a somewhat troubled person. He can't make any decisions, and he runs so hot and cold with Georgia I'm surprised she's not getting whiplash from the way he jerks her around.

And Georgia. She's this innocent naive 20 year old who is just getting into the Hollywood world. But it's like she has two different personalities as well. I understand that characters are supposed to develop throughout the novel, but it's just too much all at once and they don't really learn from their experiences.

Since I got this for free on Amazon, I'm not too bummed that I didn't really like it. But I'm sure that many readers will find the story well written and the characters likable. It just wasn't for me, sadly.

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Review: Hopeless Sacrifice by A.K. Koonce

Hopeless Sacrifice by A.K. Koonce
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a decent novel to the series. I was able to predict how most of it would go down, and some things were a surprise to me. Kara, Ryder, Darrio and Daxdyn's relationship was great. I think that's the part that I loved the most, honestly. The war and all of their parties were okay, along with new side characters that were introduced. Kara definitely was the one character that changed so much from the first novel, for the good mind you.

I'm glad I got a chance to read this novel and I may look for this author at Penned Con 2020 if she comes again :)

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Review: Hopeless Realm by A.K. Koonce

Hopeless Realm by A.K. Koonce
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was more of the same things as was in the previous 2 books. I'm starting to lose a bit of interest, though, because the world building that Koonce has done isn't helpful to me, for some reason. I'm wondering if there is another series that is based in this world that she wrote before? This is my first series by this author, and I'm just an observer rather than an active participant like I usually am when reading novels.

I did enjoy the interactions between Kara and her 3 men. The ending was a cliffhanger, so I'll be intrigued to see what happens in the 4th book based on the bold statement given, plus the official war that Kara is leading.

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Review: Hopeless Kingdom by A.K. Koonce

Hopeless Kingdom by A.K. Koonce
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a great follow-up to the first novel in the series. A lot happens and we get to learn more about Kara, Ryder, Darrio and Daxdyn. I love the interactions between the four of them, and I would have been just as livid with the 3 men as Kara was when she realized what was happening. I'm not sure why they didn't tell her the plan, but she is not a woman to be messed with, as they found out the longer they are around Kara. I do have to say that so far, Darrio may be my favorite. I'm sure the majority of people will go for Ryder or Daxdyn since they are "prettier" and more smoldering, but I'm loving how Darrio acts around Kara - as if he can't control himself any longer.

The ending is a cliffhanger, so if you are intending on not completing the series, you will be left wanting more. I'm so excited to see what is in store for these characters and what new adventures they will get into next!

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Review: Hopeless Magic by A.K. Koonce

Hopeless Magic by A.K. Koonce
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Kara is a survivor. She learned at a young age how terrible life can be, so now she's only living day by day to keep herself safe. No one else. When she almost dies and rescues 3 strangers, her whole life changes. With these 3 men comes hope, comes magic, comes a possibly better future. But Kara is reluctantly "forced" to guide them to their home, with a fee of course. But the longer she's around Ryder, Darrio and Daxdyn, the more confused she becomes. Plus her own secrets are starting to get revealed. She may be in more than she bargained for....

I really enjoyed this book! It seemed like some things progressed really fast and others took a little while to get there, but overall it was enjoyable and I'm really loving Kara. She's one self-dependent girl who can take care of herself, and I may just want to learn her skills :) It's hilarious to see her stumble with these 3 men and how she keeps doing things that are not her normal behavior.

I'm intrigued to see what else will progress between these 4 characters, and how the end result will be when I get to the conclusion of this series!

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Review: The Forever Series by Tara Gallina

The Forever Series by Tara Gallina
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from NetGalley. This is my honest review.

I reviewed each book individually after I read then so here are the separate reviews:

#1: Risking Forever - http://jeracalea.blogspot.com/2019/10...

#2: Daring Forever - http://jeracalea.blogspot.com/2019/10...

#3: Claiming Forever - http://jeracalea.blogspot.com/2019/10...

#4: Sebastian - http://jeracalea.blogspot.com/2019/10...

Overall I'm glad I got a chance to read this series.!



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Review: Sebastian by Tara Gallina

Sebastian by Tara Gallina
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from NetGalley. This is my honest review.

This was an okay book. It was nice to get Sebastian's view point when he first met Ainsley, but honestly nothing was new. I guess the only different parts were when he was with his dad, but we were told about that later in book 2 or 3 so it wasn't a surprise.

Overall this was an okay series. I'm glad I got a chance to read this and I'm glad the whole series was together in one volume :)

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Review: Claiming Forever by Tara Gallina

Claiming Forever by Tara Gallina
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from NetGalley. This is my honest review.

Again, I enjoyed this next installment of the series. I'm glad the characters have finally come to understand what they want in life, and are now trying to achieve those goals, instead of putting around and complaining about the circumstances. I definitely called some things about secondary characters, and I already knew what the big reveal would be at the end. This is a typical New Adult novel with the same twists and turns, but I'm enjoying the story so far and I'm curious to see how things continue. I'm sure more drama will happen :)

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Review: Daring Forever by Tara Gallina

Daring Forever by Tara Gallina
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from NetGalley. This is my honest review.

As I predicted, things got heated between Ainsley and Sebastian. But the characters have things to deal with, which is what this book mainly consisted of. I am getting tried off Sebastian not making his decision, though. He runs so hot and cold I'm surprised Ainsley doesn't have a cold.

I'm enjoying this series and I'm curious to see what else happens.

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Review: Risking Forever by Tara Gallina

Risking Forever by Tara Gallina
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from NetGalley. This is my honest review.

So far I've enjoyed this book. I do have to say that the ending was very abrupt, and if I didn't have the complete series in one format, I'd be a bit ticked off, but I'm okay since I'm going to dive right into the next book.

The chemistry between Ainsley and Sebastian is still simmering at the point, but I feel like things are about to spice up between them. I'm looking forward to getting to know both of the characters better and I think that will happen when they start to connect better with one another.

I do have to say, Harper? I'm really not liking her. She's very flaky and bipolar and she's really not a good friend to Ainsley. I hope the friendship lasts, but I won't be surprised if she dumps Ainsley. Also, I REALLY dislike Ainsley's mom. She is not a good parent and she's just a terrible human being. I hope Ainsley won't have to deal with her too much more in this series.

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Review: Boy Band Boyfriend by Leigh Ban

Boy Band Boyfriend by Leigh Ban
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from Booksirens and the author. This is my honest review.

I really thought that I would like this book, but it fell short for me. I couldn't relate to the characters and I couldn't feel the connection between the two. The dialog and the description were very stilted and almost forced, I thought, and even though this is just 150 pages, it felt like it took forever for the book to finish.

But even though I didn't enjoy it, I'm sure there are other readers out there who will like it more! I'm glad I got a chance to read this eARC, though!

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Review: The Bookworm Crush by Lisa Brown Roberts

The Bookworm Crush by Lisa Brown Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from Edelweiss. This is my honest review.

Amy is a shy, timid person who loves to read romance novels and run her book club. When it comes to books, and anyone who has the same love for books, she opens up and is a completely new person. But her personality is about to change, because she NEEDS to win this competition to meet her all time favorite author. And to do that, she needs confidence, swagger, and a lot of followers on social media. The best person who can teach her how to do all of that is her long-time crush, Toff. The friend of her friend, the almost brother to her best friend. The guy she's seen from afar, but never got the courage to talk to before. And she's determined to become a new person - maybe even brave enough to tell Toff her true feelings?

Toff is a big deal. He loves to surf, he's good at surfing, and everyone knows who he is. He wants to go professional and surf with the circuit, even though his dad wants him to go to college. When he catches Amy running from the cops, he's amused and when Amy asks for his help, he's game to play. What he doesn't expect is to like hanging out with bookworm Amy. She's fun, she's sassy when she lets loose, and she's easy to talk to. But Toff is afraid of commitment, so when reader fans think they are dating, he wants to pretend they are. Life is going well for him, he's liking this new friendship/relationship that he has, and he doesn't want to screw it up. But good things don't always last, and Toff needs to deal with some deep feelings about commitment and love before he can even THINK about being the best person for Amy...

I always adore books about fellow book lovers, and Amy is the true definition of a book lover - to the max. While I always like these novels, I seriously LOVED this one! There was just enough of book loving, adventures, romance, and humor, while also having some serious topics that need to be conquered in this book. I was so entrapped in this book that I didn't even realize how much I was smiling and laughing out loud until my boyfriend asked me what was so funny. The relationship between these two characters is sweet and cute and fun and overwhelming of feelings. Every book lover who has a book boyfriend will fall in love with these two - especially Toff because he is pretty amazing.

There are a lot of great messages in this book that can relate to a lot of readers, and I was no exception. This is a book that I'm keeping because I know that I will want to read it over and over again - that's how great this was.

I really can't explain in more detail why I like this novel. There were so many reasons, but I'm just stunned by how much I loved it, and I DEFINITELY will be recommending this book to other book lovers when it's released!

I am so, so glad I got a chance to read this novel, and I now need to find more books, past and future, of this author to devour them :)

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