Review: The Broken And Sinned by G. Bailey

The Broken And Sinned by G. Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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

I don't know how G. Bailey does it, but she's a beast when it comes to writing books, and they are all extremely unique and binge worthy.  The Broken and Sinned was an amazing vampire novel that sucked me in (hehe) from the beginning and kept me on edge throughout the entire novel. 

Riona is one tough chick who can take a paranormal event and try to find ways out of this world she doesn't want any part of.  And I know I'm probably not supposed to like Maddox, but the Mad Prince made me fall madly for him and I need more.  I'm also intrigued because usually G. Bailey writes RH, but I'm not getting that vibe from this book?  Maybe the next book?  Or maybe it will just be a FM novel?  Either way, I'm down for any of it, but I just know that I need more books after the ending of this one!

Maddox and Reign are fabulous, I love the backstory on why they are the way they are, and seeing vampires, witches and sirens in this world is fascinating.  I cannot wait for more, and fans of G. Bailey will love this new series!

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Review: This One's For You by Brandy Jellum

This One's For You by Brandy Jellum
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

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

So I thought this book was okay. I got a lot of Beautiful Disaster vibes from it, especially when they said their relationship was a disaster. I really just wish they would have talked to each other more and dropped hiding their fears and insecurities from each other. If they had talked, a lot of their problems could have been fixed. Or at least they would have been aware about everything they were up against instead of acting blind. 

I get why both Owen and Brennan acted the way they did and that they were protecting themselves, but hiding from each other and then jumping back into each other's arms within a blink of an eye really jerks the reader into whiplash.

Also the relationship with Amelia was kinda messed up. Amelia got mad because Brennan wouldn't tell her the dark secret (which she already knew about!!!!!) But then wouldn't tell Brennan about her secret or who she was seeing... that's not really a true friendship in my opinion. 

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

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Review: An Education in Ruin by Alexis Bass

An Education in Ruin by Alexis Bass
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

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

Ummm... what...? I seriously felt like I spent the last few hours binge reading a book that really had no purpose. Collins gets into this school to ruin 2 brothers, but she's really knowledgeable about her fathers work about stocks or something and becomes one of the popular people, but she's really trying to sabotage lives, only to do none of that and everything falls apart anyway...?

Also, I feel like Jasper wouldn't want to be with a clingy, desperate person when Collins was begging for help  but that is apparently his weakness? 

Sadly, this book and I just didn't connect at all. I'm sure other readers will like it, but all I felt after finishing this was confusion and also relief that it was finally done. 

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Review: Taking A Chance by Kat Savage

Taking A Chance by Kat Savage
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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

Out of the 3 books in this series, this one is by far my favorite! Cora and Declan had a connection that I thought was so intense and crazy hot. 

Cora is a bit judgemental and just made terrible assumptions, which she later kicked herself about. And sweet Declan is so awkward and adorable. Usually I prefer alpha men, but Declan's quiet, odd demeanor was so great, and caused for a lot of confusion, misunderstanding and laughter.

I'm glad I was able to read this series and get an introduction to this author.  I may have to look into other works by Kat Savage! 

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Review: Don't Date Your Roommate by Elyse Kelly

Don't Date Your Roommate by Elyse Kelly
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

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

This was a very short, cute novel about finally finding the right person.  Christian and Ava have been orbiting around each other for a couple of months, but once they become roommates do they decide to see if the connection they feel is real or not. 

I liked how Christian is a relationship guy and not a one night stand guy.  It does make him a bit MUCH to handle if you are not looking for that right away, but he's sweet and charming and such a loveable person.  And Ava is just trying to figure out her life after the craziness her parents taught her throughout the years.  I would not be able to handle her life growing up, and I am so there that I would have left that life in an instant!

These two were cute - maybe a little TOO cute with each other, but it was nice to see two people connecting and realizing their feelings for each other.  I'm glad I got the chance to read this book!

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Review: Playing for Keeps by Alley Ciz

Playing for Keeps by Alley Ciz
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 Kayla and Mason. These two are so intense and they have SO MUCH going on between the two of them. I seriously could not live their lives without losing my mind. 

I really enjoyed this novel and this series. I know it's not done yet, but thankfully this book did not end in another horrible cliffhanger like the first 2 books! The only thing I have a mild complaint about is that there are too many characters and to many nicknames to keep track of. There were moments I could not figure out who B or G was and I had to stop and really think for a moment which took me out of the story. 

Otherwise, I am really glad I read this series and I'm intrigued to see what else happens! 

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Review: Hungry For Her by Jagger Cole

Hungry For Her by Jagger Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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

I think this might be one of my all-time favorite novels by Jagger Cole!  It was so unique and different, yet steamy and sweet.  I love how much of a contraction the main male character is - living a life of survival, but also loving to bake.  And Sophie is the same, where she is so sweet, yet her past is full of danger and craziness!  

And for both characters to come from Chicago but meet in a small town, only to have their pasts line up as well was a bit too convenient, but I'm all about that because their connection was on FIRE!!!  They instantly connected, were instantly attracted to one another, and neither of them played any stupid games of pretending they weren't attracted to each other.  It was very refreshing considering many novels would play out that and create a lot of drama between the characters. 

I'm a bit confused about Sophie's hair color; I'm sure it said she was a blonde, and had "dark hair" in the novel, but also the model on the cover is a brunette, so that's probably the only thing I would complain about.  In the end, it doesn't matter because I absolutely, positively adored this novel and everything that was in it!!

Also, Sophie's grandma?  I seriously laughed out loud so many times whenever she was in the page because she is a HOOT!!!!  I could read more about these characters as long as grandma is with them, because it would never be boring!!

A fantastic novel just in time for the turkey holiday season.  I didn't know I needed this novel until I finished it!

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