Review: Kiss and Tell by Maya Hughes

Kiss and Tell by Maya Hughes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

It was so nice revisiting this world again, even though it's worth the opposing team now. I really adored Leona and her quirkiness. She's a hoot to be around and you just never know what will happen. 

Reid is so intense about football, it's not even funny. I'm glad he finally met his match with Leona and they clicked right away. 

Their coach needs to be fired, asap. I really despise that man and hope he gets what he deserves. 

I'm really glad I got the chance to read this novel and I can wait to read about the others players stories soon! 

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Review: Beautiful Rose by Vikki Jay

Beautiful Rose by Vikki Jay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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

I absolutely loved this novel! When I initially read the synopsis, I was very intrigued and decided to give this debut author a chance, and I am so glad I did!! For some reason, Rose and Zanders connection felt so real and raw and honest. I am now emotionally invested in these two and I need more asap. 

Both of these characters are so amazing, but they have dark pasts. I definitely think that them both having issues in their parts helped them connect, but honestly, their connection right from the start was addictive and entrancing - and I mean for me as the reader! I couldn't get enough of them. 

This book does not end on a cliffhanger, but there will be another book to continue Rose and Zander's story, which I cannot wait for! I know I've found another new favorite author, and you can bet I'm gong to snatch up the paperback of this book when it becomes available in January! I definitely recommend this book to everyone! 

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Review: The Protector by Alexis Winter

The Protector by Alexis Winter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

I really enjoyed this story. Blaire is a very serious person who likes nice things, but is viewed as someone who needs expensive things handed to her. And Jimmy is a bit judgemental and jumps to conclusions because of his tortured past, but slowly learns that not everything is as it seems. 

The tension between these two was intense and seeing them come to heads was very entertaining. I was glad when they started talking to each other and opening up about themselves. 

I'm glad I got the chance to read this novel. 

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Review: Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer

Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

I've had this book for some time and have just now gotten to read it. I've never had a book where I dislike the main character (Prudence) so much, but actually really enjoyed the novel and even completed the book. Usually if I hate the main character, I stop reading but for some reason I kept going with this one. 

Prudence is a terrible person, in my opinion. She is SO judgemental and thinks it's her way out the highway. She cannot fathom someone doing a job better than herself. She jumps to conclusions and will not be swayed to change her mind. Her getting the karma ability was a poor choice because she didn't look at the whole picture and instantly judges people - and it's usually wrong. 

Quint is so mature for his age, but has this personna he shows at school where he's a goof ball. I think that would be exhausting for him. 

I love the rescue center and everything it stands for. And I'm glad Pru volunteered there because it 1. Helped her figure out her passion and possible future career but 2. It made her not to judgemental and she started to be a nice person. 

So, yeah, overall I enjoyed this story, but I could have done without Prudence because I really really dislike. Still, even after finishing the book and she kinda redeemed herself. But not enough in my book. 

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Review: Awakened by Ciara Duggan

Awakened by Ciara Duggan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

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

So, this book is okay. It wasn't hard to read, really fast paced. I honestly don't think I really connected with the characters, so it made the storyline a bit flat for me. Hannah and Callan were odd in their own way, and while we did get enough information about the past to understand the present, I just didn't have the connection with them to care all that much. 

I'm glad I got the chance to read this book. I'm glad it was a standalone, because I'm not sure I would pick up a sequel to it. But maybe if the author writes another book, I'll check it out!

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Review: Every Single Lie by Rachel Vincent

Every Single Lie by Rachel Vincent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

I am a huge fan of Rachel Vincent, so I have no idea why it took me this long to read this novel. Especially because I really enjoyed it! This book is constantly full of twists and turns. The mystery of who are the parents of the baby went a bit wild, and many can blame Beckett for that because she was spitting out accusations left and right. For someone who was falsely accused of being the mother, you would think she would be a bit less judgmental toward others, but that was soo not the case. 

I also think Beckett needs to talk to someone about everything going on in her life, because she has had a lot to deal with lately. And, I'm sorry, but her mother is kinda terrible. I get that everyone deals and grieves a different way, but her mother has 3 children to take care of, and she drove herself into her job, completely avoiding her house and her kids. That whole family needs to see someone, to be honest. 

I think Beckett made the right call with her and Jake. It's always sketchy when someone is hiding texts and being evasive about it, so I would have done what she did. Jake could have told her, it wasn't THAT big of a secret, and by keeping it a secret, it ended the same way he thought it would of he made the choice to tell her, so what was the big deal? I dunno, Jake's reasoning didn't make sense to me. 

The parents. I actually didn't figure it out that quickly, but I DID figure it out before Beckett and Co. Did. And once I figured it out, I was stunned and sad and just wanted to give them a hug. All of these characters are going through A LOT and I couldn't imagine going thrift something like that. 

There were many times I got angry during this book. 

1. For the mothers friend acting the way she did during this whole event. 

2. At the mother for letting Beckett take the blame. 

3. At Becketts mother. I can't help it, I just think she could have done so much better. 

4. At the community of their little town. Those people are jerks.

Obviously, this book made me FEEL and I loved it for the emotional rollercoaster it took me on. Plus I couldn't put it down, I had to figure it out. I definitely recommend this novel! 

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Review: The Seven Kings of Jinn by S. Young (Samantha Young)

The Seven Kings of Jinn by Samantha Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

I gotta admit, I don't know if I've read a book about jinn/genies.  If I have, it was only 1 or 2 and they are not standing out in my mind, so reading about this subject was a breath of fresh air!  I liked how we learned about this new world, these new beings, with Ari.  She definitely caught on fast when she realized she wasn't having a crazy dream, and she adapted to it very easily.  Just shows how powerful she's going to be soon. 

I am so on board for Team Jai.  I really hope things progress with those two soon in the next book, and Charlie can just go away.  I didn't like him from the beginning and after his poor choice, I still really don't like him.  But Jai - I loved him from the moment we got his viewpoint and it only grew from there. 

This storyline is really intriguing to me and I'm really excited to see what else is going to come soon!  I know The Seven Kings of Jinn was a re-release, so I could try to find the past novels and read them, but I'm going to wait for the new, updated novels in this series to enjoy all of the changes that have been made.  Can't wait for more!

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Review: The End of Us by Kennedy Fox

The End of Us by Kennedy Fox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

This was a great book. I loved how Piper and Tristan were distant at first, but after being stuck in the same house for weeks, things took a spicier turn and they really got to know one another. 

I honestly like the non YouTube Piper. Seeing her turn on her people voice and personality also seemed fake to me, but I do get how one person acts differently in certain circumstances. I get exhausted doing it at my own job and have started to stop using my people voice, haha.

The whole stalker aspect is really creepy, but sadly so true with people in the spotlight, I bet. I'm glad Piper had Tristan they're too watch over her. 

I'm so glad I got the chance to read this novel! 

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Review: Hope Between Us by A.M Kusi

Hope Between Us by A.M. Kusi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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

Holy. Moly. This book is FANTASTIC! I've read every book in this series, and I thought nothing could top my love for Pippa, but I honestly think Brynn and Aaron did just that. 

Aaron is 100% amazing. I love how kind, patient, understanding, and calm he is, but he can also be protective, demanding and let his emotions run wild. I'm here for all of that, and it is such a great mixture of personalities I can't help but love him. 

Brynn has such a traumatic part. I seriously can't wrap my head around that life style and the abuse she had to endure. She is a fighter, willing to do whatever she needs to do to protect herself and her child. Honestly, watching her express her thoughts and opinions throughout this novel, she is a Phoenix being reborn from her ashes, and I couldn't be prouder of her. Brynn is regaining her independence, and I love that Aaron played a huge part in that process. 

I also love the normalcy that's shown for Danielle and the support she has in this novel from this amazing community. I've fallen in love with everything this series has given me, and the only reason I'm upset is I can't live here in real life.

These books pack so much emotion, so many real-life issues we have today, and make the reader fall in love with every message they portray through their words. Every time I finish a novel by these authors, I'm left with so many emotions and thoughts running through my head, it takes awhile to focus on anything else.

I recommend that everyone read this novel, this series. It will leave you breathless and in awe! :)

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Review: My Unexpected Surprise by Piper Rayne

My Unexpected Surprise by Piper Rayne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

Oh Fisher and Allie. Ever since we got their moment at the end of the previous novel, I've been waiting to see how this pans out. And boy did they fight their attraction until the end! I wanted to force them into a room and figure out what they want in life. 

I really feel for Fisher. His coping mechanisms from when his mother passed were not the best, and that definitely changed his philosophy on life. To see him slowly open up and take chances was really heartwarming. 

This series is amazing and I love these characters. I'm so glad I've been on this journey since the beginning, and I cannot wait for more of these crazy Greenes!

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Review: Her Night Wolf by G. Bailey

Her Night Wolf by G. Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

I have adored this series from book 1, and this ending was perfect!  Honestly, at the end, I had goosebumps on my arms, holding my breath during all of the revelations and answers to previous questions.  I got so absorbed into this story and I'm a bit sad it's over now :(

There are a lot of twists and turns that happen in this novel, enough to STILL keep you guessing until the very end, which I enjoyed very much.  And for the next 3 books in the series, being about another character from this world?  You can be assured, I was SO EXCITED about that!!

I'm so glad I got the chance to read this novel, and this series, and I know I will be revisiting this story again in the future so I can binge read through all 5 books :)

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Review: Only Ever Us by J.H. Croix

Only Ever Us by J.H. Croix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

I have been intrigued with Mae and Rowan since they first saw each other in the previous books and tensions were flying!  I'm so glad I didn't have to wait too long to figure out just WHAT happened between those two. 

I do have to admit, Mae was a bit harsh with her treatment to Rowan.  I just wanted to hug him and make everything better.  I get in that situation, thinking "rationally" doesn't always work out, and emotions are running high and memories are weird, but I wish she would have been able to explain to him a lot sooner, so they wouldn't have wasted so much time apart from one another. 

Rowan is a sweetheart and he is so protective and helpful and everything a girl wants in a guy.  He does do a bit TOO much at times, but he's still learning to let Mae fend for herself instead of him trying to shield her from everything.  

I really love this series and I really loved this story.  And I CANNOT wait for book 4, especially with that intriguing storyline!!  So glad I got the chance to read this novel :)

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Review: Capturing Christmas by Jagger Cole

Capturing Christmas by Jagger Cole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

I am so excited to jump back into the Bravta world that Jagger Cole created! Noelle and Russell are fantastic characters. Even though this is a short book, we get a good back story of their history and really dive into their lives and their thoughts and feelings.

I really loved how they reconnected, as unconventional as it may be, and how they decided not to waste any time with doubts or worries. 

I'm so glad I got to read this and I am already anxiously waiting the next novel by this author :)

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Review: Only For Forever by Alexis Winter

Only For Forever by Alexis Winter
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

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

It was nice to revisit this series and get Grant and Leigh's story. Though I have to admit, Grant was a bit extra than I originally thought. He's pretty much a jerk at the beginning of the story, something I wouldn't have expected, and then he had a dominant side, which I'm not complaining about. Just feel like it came out of nowhere. But he did say he had to curb those cravings in the past. 

The relationship between these two felt off to me. Half the time when Grant made certain decisions, I had personal issues with it. He demanded things, and knowing Leigh's stubborn, strong demeanor, it didn't seem like she should have just accepted it. 

I am glad they finally decided to start taking too each other instead of giving shorts quips at each other. That definitely helped them grow closer. 

I'm glad I got the chance to read this novel and I'm really hoping  Stephanie's story is next! 

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Review: Love Stories: A Novella Collection by Samantha Young

Love Stories: A Novella Collection by Samantha Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Here are my individual reviews of the 4 novels in this collection:

FORBIDDEN X-MAS GIFT: 

Reid and Evan are fantastic. I don't usually like siblings-best-friend novels because of all of the secrets they keep, but because this was a novella, there wasn't enough time to keep secrets for that long! Win! 

I also enjoyed the age gap factor, though I really don't think age should matter if you want to be with someone. 

NEW YEAR'S EVE: 

The amount of tension in the air began Joe and Ryan flies off the pages in this steamy novella! I'm glad Ryan's hangups aren't about the fact that Joe is older than her, but that she will end up alone if things don't work out. I'm also glad that Ryan can finally stop worrying about life and finally live her life to the fullest. 

LOVING VALENTINE:

This was a nice, short story, but oh, Micah and Valentine. So many chances to tell each other how you feel, so many times you both screwed it up. This is 11 years of missing their chance, so it is upsetting at times, and cringe worthy, but you are still rooting for these two through it all.

EMBER IN THE HEART:

I adored Ember and Georgie and Foster!  The tension between Ember and Foster was off the charts, and seeing them come to blows was wonderful.  I love how Ember connected with Georgie so quickly and to see them bond together was sweet. 

I also liked that Ember is older than Foster, since I'm older than my significant other.  Not by as many years, but it was still something I could relate to. 

The only issue I have with this is that I want to see happily ever afters for all of the Bonet sisters! I'm sure that isn't going to happen since this was just a short newsletter special, but one can hope, right?

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Review: Beautiful Collision by A.M. Kusi

Beautiful Collision: A Shattered Cove Novel by A.M. Kusi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

Turner and Maddy. The have a past full of anger and regrets, and when they met again, years later, those emotions run high. But both have changed in such drastic ways, they are like different people. 

Maddy's story breaks my heart. She had gone though so much in her life and she just can't seem to catch a break. I love her adoration to Josh and that she knows how to give unconditional love to someone, even though she didn't grow up with any. 

I was a bit frustrated with Turner throughout this novel. I get that he wants to be protective and he thinks he's doing the right thing, but keeping secrets does not work if you are trying to have a relationship. Communication, trust, honesty. Those things are needed 100% of the time, or else people get hurt. 

I'm so glad I got to visit this world again. I love this series, the characters, and the setting of Shattered Cove. I'm excited for the next one, but sad it will be done then. I'm really glad I got the chance to read this story! 

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Review: Avery by Kat Savage

Avery by Kat Savage
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

I have adored this series since book 1, and this book did not disappoint!  I love Avery.  I love how funny and laid back he is.  He doesn't let anything get him down - well not usually anyway, and he does care what others think of him.  I want to be like that, but I have my moments of doubt once and awhile. 

And Helena.  I love how tough she is, how determined and how confident she is.  She has a very difficult life of always putting her own needs aside for what she needs to do - she sacrifices a lot.  I loved seeing her be  her true self with Avery and opening up the way she did. 

I was a bit surprised at Avery's moment, to be honest.  I don't know if I really thought Helena would have been the one, because, again, she's pretty amazing and tough, but it definitely reminds everyone that we are all human and we all have things that are hard to mentally process. 

I am so glad I got the chance to read this novel and I am looking forward to more in this series and more by this author!

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Review: The Rules of Heartbreak by Brittany Taylor

The Rules of Heartbreak by Brittany Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

I've never read anything by this author, but when I read the synopsis, I was instantly intrigued and wanted to read this story. And I'm so glad I did because I really enjoyed this book! 

This book ended up being a lot deeper than I thought it was going to be. Sloan had been through some terrible moments recently, but in the end, with everything she discovered, I would be an emotional wreck. That is a lot for one person to learn at one time and it works definitely make me question a lot. 

Dallas has also been through the wringer lately and it explains his surly life style. Though he had somewhat given up on life, while Sloan is trying to start a new life. Both have their own coping mechanisms, but when both are in each other's lives, causes a lot of conflict. 

I realky enjoyed this novel and I'm looking forward to more by this author! I'll have to look into her previous novels too! 

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