But if there’s even the smallest thing I’m actually good at, and if it was enough for me to be useful to Anatol. Then maybe Riftan will let me stay byBut if there’s even the smallest thing I’m actually good at, and if it was enough for me to be useful to Anatol. Then maybe Riftan will let me stay by his side, even if he grows tired of me. ~Maxi
Meanwhile Riftan. I will burn everything and everyone to be by your side as soon as possible! Also Riftan, I’m so tired from battle I can’t bathe myself and need your help oh look you’re already wet and must join me. He pulls her in the bath.
The way this man is obsessed with her!!! I can’t wait for Maxi to grow more comfortable as the Lady of the house. And for Riftan to keep obsessing over her. ...more
Vero and Victor worked for me. I really enjoyed how these two opposites complimented each other. I also absoluI tried not to like you. It didn’t work.
Vero and Victor worked for me. I really enjoyed how these two opposites complimented each other. I also absolutely loved each and every side character! It felt shorter than usual though or maybe I just wanted more. I also really liked the title and its meaning both for the couple and old books! How fun!...more
“I might not remember my name, or anything about who I am. But I could never be near you and not know exactly what you are to me.”
This was beyond good“I might not remember my name, or anything about who I am. But I could never be near you and not know exactly what you are to me.”
This was beyond good. A short romance that felt like a full sized book. How was so much explained so well in such little page count. I will never know but it was a treat to read and then listen to. It was so good. I’m usually against amnesia. It angers me because it’s always used as a trope that irritates me. This was done so well. In fact it was the turning point in their relationship. I just loved this story so much....more
Honestly, he’s not my type. Too overworked. Too incapable of letting go. Too single-minded. Too much of a dickhead. And for the last three years of myHonestly, he’s not my type. Too overworked. Too incapable of letting go. Too single-minded. Too much of a dickhead. And for the last three years of my life, I’ve been in love with him.
Did I know coming into this there would be a lot of angst and yearning. Yes, yes I did. Was it delicious and expertly done. Yes!! Listen, I worry about flashbacks. They either make a book or break it. For some reason some people don’t know how to write flashbacks. At least good ones that move the story forward. This was done so well. *chef’s kiss* It was delicious. I looked forward to both present time and to all the flashbacks that gave me so much more information on these two beautifully complicated individuals.
Maya (Eli’s much younger little sister) and Connor (Eli’s best friend) have been almost complete strangers their whole lives due to a significant age gap and family drama. That all changed 3 years ago when Maya called Eli crying but the assistant sent Connor the call. And when I tell you this was juicy!!!! The drama was top tier. But also full of love and an amazing found family. There’s a lot of major themes in this book, abandonment, family, peer acceptance, and above all accepting love. This feeling of not ever being enough.
Connor grew up seeing love as a weakness (view spoiler)[and his awful blood family used it against him, especially his evil father, every chance they could. He saw how is mother’s love for his father slowly and painfully killed her. He also saw how his father used “love” to cheat and exploit much younger naive women. Which I think played a huge part in his own situation with Maya, he didn’t want to be a sleazy old man who took advantage of a young pretty girl. (hide spoiler)] Maya grew up in a loving hosehold until she was 12 and tragedy struck. (view spoiler)[ Maya had a before parents death and after parents death situation going on. She had a loving family until she lost everything all at once and never quite found where she truly belonged. She was left to her 26 year old brother who had his own demons to fight and just wanted to belong. (hide spoiler)] She was also very angry. Which I completely understand. These two had a lot of demons to overcome and it was a rollercoaster of a journey. Especially all being stuck in a beautiful island in Italy for Eli and Rue’s destination wedding.
Timmy, the giant lovable somewhat dumb dog, made an appearance. We have Minami and Sul’s beautiful baby Kaede and the ever quarreling sisters Nyota and Tisha among others. The whole gang is here for the wedding and it was such a treat to see them. I also loved the cameos other past book characters made. I mean running into Lukas and Scarlett from Deep End and using Lukas to make Conor Harkness jealousy was everything. Especially how Scarlett kept in contact with Maya because she wanted to know all the drama and gossip and was rooting for her to get her man. So overall it was a very good story but I’m a sucker for anything written by this author. I knew I would love this and I did. ...more
If I do well as lady of the castle… maybe he’ll let me stay by his side… even after he grows tired of me.
My goodness did I eat this up!!!! Maximilian If I do well as lady of the castle… maybe he’ll let me stay by his side… even after he grows tired of me.
My goodness did I eat this up!!!! Maximilian Calypse Is forced to marry a knight who leaves to the war after their first night together as husband and wife. Riftan Calypse comes back after 3 years, a war hero and the Kings favorite, to collect his wife and take her back to his home. The abuse this poor woman suffered at the hands of her father!! I really hope Maxi gets all the love and support from her husband and his people. I can already see how much they love and respect her and she is slowly winning over his men. BUT I just know Riftan will help her heal. He is already obsessed with her. And yes, it’s mostly physical, but I know he truly loves her. I want her to flourish with him and for her happiness to grow once she is sure he will never get rid of her. I also very much want her father to suffer. This graphic novel made me so happy.
I can’t wait for more!!! What is the princess going to do to Maci? Will the princess visit and try to take Riftan? Will Ruth help Maxi with her powers? Will Maxi’s father come and hurt her or take her back with lies of abuse (even though he is the one who has abused her!!!)? I have so many questions and theories and I just want Maxi and Riftan to be happy. ...more
That’s how I meet Ranan’s family—upon my back, covered in vomit, half drowned and naked. Lord Vor has taught me so much humility this day.
Valessa is sThat’s how I meet Ranan’s family—upon my back, covered in vomit, half drowned and naked. Lord Vor has taught me so much humility this day.
Valessa is such a strong heroine and I love her. Even if she does show up like this to meet her future in-laws. Ranan was equally adorable if not just a huge cinnamon roll hiding behind a scary sea ogre façade. The real MVP in this whole story is Akara and I didn’t kbow I’d love a giant turtle as much as I did. Especially since she’s not on the page enough for my liking. A giant adolescent turtle that hates everyone. I needed more of her.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Don’t listen to me. I like what I like. Ruby Dixon is one of my favorite writers. She writes romance so well. And there’s always something charming about her “monster” men being the softest most caring men. And the real monsters being awful humans. I dig this. ...more
“Sweetheart,” she rasped, with some smugness of her own, “you couldn’t handle me. But I’ll let you buy me dinner.”
Hailey, this woman is just amazing!!“Sweetheart,” she rasped, with some smugness of her own, “you couldn’t handle me. But I’ll let you buy me dinner.”
Hailey, this woman is just amazing!! I loved her from the start and I will love her always. Jake was swoon worthy and hot. A real gentleman and way too good for Hollywood. Well, the Hollywood his narcissistic control freak of a dead beat father wanted for him. Jake was pretty great BUT Hailey and her sisters Cressida and Rachel stole the show for me. Which was kind of amazing since the book followed the main characters like 99% of the time. Simon and Miles, Jake’s costars on Mystic where also featured but just enough to make the story good and not have secondary characters take over. I’ve been reading a lot of romance lately with so many side characters with side troubles and it feels like the book is so long and loses focus. Like the characters are trying to take over. This was not the case. We got to see Hailey and Jake go through the whole relationship stages and it was so beautiful to see. Also, my goodness was both of their backstory heart breaking and done so very well. I got to see how it shaped their lives. How it helped mold them into the grown up they are now.
Honestly, just read the book. It’s full of funny fandom stuff. Crazy fans and even crazier stalkers. Also a splash of crazy Hollywood narcissistic fathers and so many kick ass women. Like every woman on here was awesome, except for the crazy fan and stalker that is. But honestly, even then these women were strong. More in the dangerous side but still. It was so refreshing to read a story where you see so much character development. So much growth.
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“Sweetheart,” she rasped, with some smugness of her own, “you couldn’t handle me. But I’ll let you buy me dinner.”
Hailey, this woman is just amazing!! I loved her from the start and I will love her always. Jake was swoon worthy and hot. A real gentleman and way too good for Hollywood. Well, the Hollywood his narcissistic control freak of a dead beat father wanted for him. Jake was pretty great BUT Hailey and her sisters Cressida and Rachel stole the show for me. Which was kind of amazing since the book followed the main characters like 99% of the time. Simon and Miles, Jake’s costars on Mystic where also featured but just enough to make the story good and not have secondary characters take over. I’ve been reading a lot of romance lately with so many side characters with side troubles and it feels like the book is so long and loses focus. Like the characters are trying to take over. This was not the case. We got to see Hailey and Jake go through the whole relationship stages and it was so beautiful to see. Also, my goodness was both of their backstory heart breaking and done so very well. I got to see how it shaped their lives. How it helped mold them into the grown up they are now.
Honestly, just read the book. It’s full of funny fandom stuff. Crazy fans and even crazier stalkers. Also a splash of crazy Hollywood narcissistic fathers and so many kick ass women. Like every woman on here was awesome, except for the crazy fan and stalker that is. But honestly, even then these women were strong. More in the dangerous side but still. It was so refreshing to read a story where you see so much character development. So much growth....more
Very sexy and sweet. I loved Annie and Eric’s relationship. Those letters were not only romantic but some were straight... I don’t even know to to desVery sexy and sweet. I loved Annie and Eric’s relationship. Those letters were not only romantic but some were straight... I don’t even know to to describe them. Sexual release? Sexual frustration? Jeez!!!! They were something else and to continue with email and text after he’s released from prison. Seriously hot.
I like how even with the circumstances surrounding how they met they were drama free. Even with all the drama surrounding them, their priority was each other. In a weird kind of way it made me love them more and root for their success. The story had a sad undertone that made me feel so much. I wanted to cry a couple of times I was so sad. But still I loved this story. It was very good.
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Very sexy and sweet. I loved Annie and Eric’s relationship. Those letters were not only romantic but some were straight... I don’t even know to to describe them. Sexual release? Sexual frustration? Jeez!!!! They were something else and to continue with email and text after he’s released from prison. Seriously hot.
I like how even with the circumstances surrounding how they met they were drama free. Even with all the drama surrounding them, their priority was each other. In a weird kind of way it made me love them more and root for their success. The story had a sad undertone that made me feel so much. I wanted to cry a couple of times I was so sad. But still I loved this story. It was very good....more
“It’s lovely. You are lovely. There’s not a one of us save the little ones who doesn’t bear scars. Wear yours with honor, lass, for only a survivor is“It’s lovely. You are lovely. There’s not a one of us save the little ones who doesn’t bear scars. Wear yours with honor, lass, for only a survivor is able to wear scars.”
Wow! I was hooked on the first page. Marian Fletcher Blackley, Duchess of Endsmere, has been on the run from the English Crown for weeks since killing her abusive husband…no matter that it was self-defense. She has only one safe place to go—the MacKinlay clan in Scotland, where her sister is the laird’s wife. Enter, War Chief Cameron MacKinlay who has vowed never to marry and accidentally marries Mari. If it wasn’t for the fact that Mari was running from English soldiers trying to drag her back to kill it would have been the cutest meet cute. I mean she does climb him like a tree and accidentally marries him right in front of the soldiers.
“Whether or not she was his wife a moment ago, I assure ye they are now wed. They stood before witnesses with hands bound and declared themselves married. Under Scottish law they are hand-fasted, and it is a binding marriage.”
This starts our story. Now I have to say, I did like the story very much, but it’s so sad. She was tortured by her husband for years. He was going to kill her if she did not escape and she couldn’t escape. She was alone and an outsider. Cam was dreamy. I mean it. He was protective and caring. He was a good guy caught up in a bad situation. I loved how they feel in love. I love he was patient and understanding but most of all caring. He didn’t see her as a broken woman. He saw her as a survivor and I loved every minute of this sad story.
I do wish the middle had a little more action. I was getting tired of their internal monologues. Both characters hid things from each other, to help the other. My question is, did it help or hinder? I wanted to scream at them at times. They were both the silent martyr type and protective so they wanted to do everything. I just wanted a little more in the middle. But then the story picked right back up and I loved it all over again. I almost forgot the ridiculous ending. I get it, but there’s no way they’d let her go. None. She was going to hang for her actions. It seemed so childish. Not that I wanted her to hang but she did kill a man. At least get some prison time. Pay a fine. Something.
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“It’s lovely. You are lovely. There’s not a one of us save the little ones who doesn’t bear scars. Wear yours with honor, lass, for only a survivor is able to wear scars.”
Wow! I was hooked on the first page. Marian Fletcher Blackley, Duchess of Endsmere, has been on the run from the English Crown for weeks since killing her abusive husband…no matter that it was self-defense. She has only one safe place to go—the MacKinlay clan in Scotland, where her sister is the laird’s wife. Enter, War Chief Cameron MacKinlay who has vowed never to marry and accidentally marries Mari. If it wasn’t for the fact that Mari was running from English soldiers trying to drag her back to kill it would have been the cutest meet cute. I mean she does climb him like a tree and accidentally marries him right in front of the soldiers.
“Whether or not she was his wife a moment ago, I assure ye they are now wed. They stood before witnesses with hands bound and declared themselves married. Under Scottish law they are hand-fasted, and it is a binding marriage.”
This starts our story. Now I have to say, I did like the story very much, but it’s so sad. She was tortured by her husband for years. He was going to kill her if she did not escape and she couldn’t escape. She was alone and an outsider. Cam was dreamy. I mean it. He was protective and caring. He was a good guy caught up in a bad situation. I loved how they feel in love. I love he was patient and understanding but most of all caring. He didn’t see her as a broken woman. He saw her as a survivor and I loved every minute of this sad story.
I do wish the middle had a little more action. I was getting tired of their internal monologues. Both characters hid things from each other, to help the other. My question is, did it help or hinder? I wanted to scream at them at times. They were both the silent martyr type and protective so they wanted to do everything. I just wanted a little more in the middle. But then the story picked right back up and I loved it all over again. I almost forgot the ridiculous ending. I get it, but there’s no way they’d let her go. None. She was going to hang for her actions. It seemed so childish. Not that I wanted her to hang but she did kill a man. At least get some prison time. Pay a fine. Something....more
Stories often end with a marriage and those expected words happily ever after. Stories should be like that perhaps, but life is not. In truth, my storStories often end with a marriage and those expected words happily ever after. Stories should be like that perhaps, but life is not. In truth, my story with the white bear was very far from being over after we got married.
I loved East. Loved it to pieces. This was also very good. Except it felt like the same story and so many characters and I was just tired of the same thing. I don’t know what I expected. It just didn’t work for me.
Still, I highly recommend this series.
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Stories often end with a marriage and those expected words happily ever after. Stories should be like that perhaps, but life is not. In truth, my story with the white bear was very far from being over after we got married.
I loved East. Loved it to pieces. This was also very good. Except it felt like the same story and so many characters and I was just tired of the same thing. I don’t know what I expected. It just didn’t work for me.
“Here I am, trying to help you out in a difficult situation, and you repay me by being surprised that I can read.”
I laughed so hard. Rue kept saying s“Here I am, trying to help you out in a difficult situation, and you repay me by being surprised that I can read.”
I laughed so hard. Rue kept saying she wasn’t funny but she was the funniest of them all. And this book had some very funny very witty banter. And when Ali Hazelwood herself says that this is less of a rom-com and more of an erotic romance. You guys, she wasn’t lying. Eli and Rue set the whole book on fire. These two were very sexually aware and ready for anything and everything. I absolutely loved how patient and safe Eli was. Rue did not have the best upbringing she stated at one point that “in my experience, staying was the exception, and leaving, the rule.” And man did she believe this. So having this big guy show up and then be her safe place was beautiful to see and understandably confusing for her.
I can’t recommend this book enough. It was the feel good book I needed. It was very Ali Hazelwood. The same type of plot of women in stem struggling to keep their work. Yada, yada, yada. I don’t even care. I love these books. These stories make me so happy. ...more
“Because when I’m with you, Mallory, everything is different. When I’m with you, I want to play more than I want to win.”
Super cute and thoroughly fun“Because when I’m with you, Mallory, everything is different. When I’m with you, I want to play more than I want to win.”
Super cute and thoroughly fun. Especially for a story that follows chess players. This was so much fun to read. Maybe because I know nothing about chess though. My biggest complaints were the super young sisters who were Kama sutra experts. At least in theory from reading. I couldn’t get over the way these kids talked though. Apparently it’s because they are all gifted and I know they were kids so even though they are gifted would still act like kids and be completely selfish and spoiled. But you can’t seriously tell me they were soooo grown up to talk about sex like that and then not understand how money and mortgage works. It was a very weird dynamic of characters and family. Drastic extremes. Kind of like a cartoon not fully drafted pretending to be a person. Just extremes everywhere. They were mostly added to make the story funny, but I didn’t find them funny or even believable and that took away so much of the story. I just didn’t like them. Honestly, I felt like this about all the characters, they needed to be more flushed out. More real. My second complaint was the whole issue with her mom’s (view spoiler)[ sickness. I know she has a chronic illness. I know she needed money for medicine they couldn’t afford. So was the real villain of this story a bad medical system with expensive medical care and everyone needs free medical insurance. (hide spoiler)] I refuse to believe Mallory’s mom didn’t see (view spoiler)[ how she was suffering and just let her quit college and give up the full ride scholarship. This was just crazy to me and again unrealistic.. (hide spoiler)]
I still very much swooned at times and enjoyed the story. I was left with wanting more for Nolan. Out of all the characters he deserved better....more
“I know what you want,” Will said evenly. “You do not hide it. Your eyes tell me everything, all the time.”
Was this Frankenstein fanfiction. Yes. Was “I know what you want,” Will said evenly. “You do not hide it. Your eyes tell me everything, all the time.”
Was this Frankenstein fanfiction. Yes. Was it delicious fun. Absolutely. What if Victor Frankenstein had a sister, Angelika, who also built a monster but she wanted a handsome love?? What would happen then? This story had it all. My biggest praise was the romance and the love triangle. Sally Thorne writes romance so well. I couldn’t wait to read and this week was so busy with a two day school week before winter break, an all day school carnival, and TWO dentist situations not necessarily emergencies but painful. My teeth are fine now and I have braces for the first time but it was a journey.
Back to the review. I only have a couple of complaints and that’s because it made me feel icky. (view spoiler)[ All that penis talk at the beginning. At first I thought it was funny. She is after all choosing the perfect body parts for her handsome beau. But it went from funny to gross real fast. It was like she didn’t see him as a man but a sex toy and that didn’t sit well with me. Then I thought if a man was creating his perfect match would he choose the biggest boobs available. And I didn’t like that. And I know it was her brother’s fault. She wanted to keep him as he was. And Victor was pushing her to change him, but she did. Also the whole drama with that evil priest. I wanted one good religious person in the story. But he was awful!! (hide spoiler)] I do like that both Victor and Angelika changed so much after they “created” their people. Before that they were so focused on this experiment. Nothing else mattered but creating life and being responsible for them helped them grow. It was a real coming of age story. The way they matured and realized what they did was wrong. This might be an unpopular opinion but (view spoiler)[ I wish Angelika had not gotten the guy at the end. If Will/Arlo decided to go back to the church and become the priest that town needed. He could have done so much good. And she would have learned a very sad but valuable lesson. (hide spoiler)] Honestly, the romance was top tier. It was so good. I recommend this book for what it is NOT what everyone else wanted it to be. ...more
Just because not everyone gets you doesn’t mean you’re wrong.
“Until you got here,” he rasps, “all this place had ever been was a reminder of the ways Just because not everyone gets you doesn’t mean you’re wrong.
“Until you got here,” he rasps, “all this place had ever been was a reminder of the ways I was a disappointment, and now you’re here, and—I don’t know. I feel like I’m okay. So if you’re the ‘wrong kind of woman,’ then I’m the wrong kind of man.”
Nora and Charlie were perfect for each other. They understood each other like no one else did. They understood their drive, work ethic, and ambitions. They not only agreed with each other’s life dreams but supported them 100%. They also had family baggage that was traumatic. Not because they’re family was bad but because they were misunderstood and taken advantage by them becaue they were so strong and solid. There’s a price to pay when people think you’re a shark and can solve all the problems. If they see how strong you are ALWAYS they assume you can do anything. Which is great, until it’s not.
Y’all even that three star is stretching it for me. The only reason it’s not a one or two star is because the ending was very good BUT the first part of the book dragged. There was too much Libby (Nora’s younger sister), she took over most of the book. I’m not even kidding. I was so tired of her and I didn’t really like her. I know Nora loved her but why? Their relationship was very codependent. And even though Libby brought up a very good point at the end about being her sister not her daughter and how their mom treated Nora like the father in their relationship. Libby manipulated and took advantage of Nora all the time. Saying one thing but doing the complete opposite is not okay. Libby knew her sister and still set our to do this “sister vacation” instead of talking to her like the grown up she is. I was beyond mad at the end with Libby. She just kept disappointing me over and over again. And again, there is so much of her in the story. And don’t get me started with the dead mother. She is another character that took over the book. There was so much talk of her. I started to think she was alive and had just left them but would be back. It was too much.
For a book about literary agents and editors it really needed help the first half. It should have started at the 50% mark at least. Maybe even 62%. The whole first half, cut. The ending was that good. And it was still very emotional. When these two were talking, the emotions!! The feelings!! All of it was perfect and maybe a little too much. It was explosive. These two were HOT together and so understanding, which to be honest, makes it hotter. They were good together. But the first half of the book didn’t have them together. Just emails. And I needed more of them. The first half didn’t feel like it was Nora and Charlie’s book. It felt like it was Libby’s book. And I’ve already stated I did not like Libby. Also they all need therapy. All of the characters. (view spoiler)[Not being able to sleep anywhere but your bed for over ten years because you were sleeping when something bad happened is not okay. Sleeping. A normal human act, in fact, it’s needed. Then we have manipulative lying Libby but it’s okay if you’re doing it to “help” or tell your sister something life changing that will trigger her even more, after the “sister vacation.” Poor Charlie and his upbringing that continues to haunt him and probably will forever becaue it’s never been addressed. Both Nora and Charlie don’t want kids because they don’t want to mess them up like their parents did to them. Which to be fair, it’s up to them. Not every one wants kids. Thats okay. But the reason is not their own. It’s out of fear. Therapy!!! (hide spoiler)] Did Libby not know her Sissy at all? **Yes, she called her Sissy and Charlie called her Stephens so I never memorized Nora’s name.** Every time Libby dropped another bomb on Nora I wondered if Libby knew her sister at all. How does she not know!!! Is she that self centered? Ugh. I just didn’t like her.
Anyways, this book brought out all my emotions and I really did enjoy the last part. I just wish the first half was gone or better. ...more
Her shirt was unbuttoned to her sternum, and Hart had to will his eyes away from the resulting cleavage. That is enemy cleavage, he reminded himself.
IHer shirt was unbuttoned to her sternum, and Hart had to will his eyes away from the resulting cleavage. That is enemy cleavage, he reminded himself.
I think this is going to be my favorite read of the year. I love it so much. I identify with Mercy so much. And Hart was cranky but still so damn charming. How is their banter and real fighting, not fake flirty fighting, so funny and cute. These two went for the jugular, kill, every time. I honestly didn’t think it would work out at the end. The arguing and fighting was that bad. It was a little uncomfortable. But in the end love won. And it was so freaking satisfying.
This story was a little weird. The world is vastly different from any I’ve ever read before. It’s an apocalyptic future but like way in the future. People are back to living normal lives but it has changed. Especially the whole Old Gods vs. new Gods and all the demigods on earth. Along with zombies and literal cowboys. But futuristic cowboys that ride hover cars.
At the end it’s a love story though and I enjoyed this part so much. The drama was juicy. The tears came, a lot, and I laughed so hard. Mercy and Hart had my heart from beginning to end. Highly recommend if you like Firefly, Saga, and East of West. Futuristic cowboys, come on!!!...more
The STEMinist Novellas Series is worth every penny!! These were adorable and steamy and perfect. I forgot I marked this as To Read because I wanted thThe STEMinist Novellas Series is worth every penny!! These were adorable and steamy and perfect. I forgot I marked this as To Read because I wanted the print book from Goodreads. I’m sad I did not win but reading these short stories was everything! Highly recommend them.
1.) Under One Roof
I should start dating again. Should I start dating again? Yeah. I should. Except that . . . men. No, thank you.
Mara and Liam are ridiculously cute and I loved every second of this short story. I usually don’t like novelas. Too short. Not enough story. This was perfect!!!
I can’t wait to read Sadie and Hannah’s stories. This was the perfect summer read.
2.) Stuck With You
I have horrible, amazing, superstition-unsupportive BFFs.
I love these friends and I loved Sadie and Erik. These novelas are super cute and I love them so much. They feel like a whole story not just a piece. They are done so well. They are funny, cute, and perfect summer reading. Also hot. Phew. So good!
3.) Below Zero
Caring what others think is a lot of work, and—with a handful of exceptions—I’m not a huge fan of work.
I loved Hannah Arroyo!! I also loved Ian Floyd but Hannah has my whole heart. Y’all she is a hard nut to crack. She grew up with a family that for the most part despised her. I still don’t understand why. She’s so funny and sarcastic and passionate. She loves with everything she has to give. Like seriously, I don’t understand. However this does create very drastic issues in adult relationships. She is emotionally unavailable because she fears being abandoned later. She knows she isn’t worth it. This was so sad. I’m so glad Ian was there and didn’t tell her but showers her she was worthy.
I would read all the stories of these two. Actually of the whole gang. I want a short story of the night the guys spent together. What shenanigans they got up to. I bet they cried. Not even joking, they had to prove so much to get the girl they’re probably traumatized. And fear them together. Gah!! I’d devour that story.
I digress. This story was super cute!! I loved every minute of it....more
“No matter where I am, I’ll always be there when you need me.”
“And let’s make a deal—we can’t ignore the code, okay? If one of us uses it to reach ou“No matter where I am, I’ll always be there when you need me.”
“And let’s make a deal—we can’t ignore the code, okay? If one of us uses it to reach out, we drop everything and come to the rescue.”
“Deal.”
What could go wrong? Oh, no everything went wrong!!
This was super cute and not what I expected at all. I usually, mostly, hate friends to lovers. It’s all that wasted time. It gets to me. But this story was different. Felicity and Hutton had different issues to deal with and it created big fears. Like BIG fears and a sense of worthlessness that was so sad and I completely understood it. I was cheering for them the whole time. Literally, the whole time. It was a great story of love....more
After all, I was Rose, and he was Jack. We were doomed from the very beginning with those names. You know… the Titanic and all that.
He’s never seen thAfter all, I was Rose, and he was Jack. We were doomed from the very beginning with those names. You know… the Titanic and all that.
He’s never seen the movie!! She made a movie reference about sharing the door with him and he was so confused. Honestly so was I. It’s not a cute reference. Her name is Rose and his name is Jack but that was it. Those characters were doomed. I liked the fact he called her my Rose way more and that he delivered roses to her coffee shop every Monday for the tables and the extras for her to keep. That was way cuter than the whole titanic thing.
I really liked the slow burn. How they got to fall in love. I really enjoyed when they finally got together. That was very satisfying and extremely spicy. Very good!
I didn’t like their conflict. It felt very anticlimactic and I really didn’t like that he lied to her. (view spoiler)[ I especially didn’t like that he spent so much money paying off her cousin and ex fiancé. If I were her I’d be so mad about that. Jack paid three times what her property was worth to her cousin. Three times!!!!! And paid off the ex fiancé twice just so he would still tell her everything at the end. By the way the big reveal was that the ex fiancé was marrying her for her money. He was a con artist. That’s what he saved her from but didn’t want her to know. Uhm…he saved her. But lied about it and conned her into marrying him instead after paying her ex fiancé to break up with her and move away. It’s so dumb. The whole thing was so dumb!! Then he pays him millions to keep the secret!! This felt like a non problem to me. Yes, Rose would be mad at him but then…eventually, listen to him. Understand. Maybe not. I don’t know. It was just such a dumb problem to have. I kept thinking is this a rich people problem? Are rich people this dumb? Then thinking rich people would never give millions away to keep this secret a secret. Again, is he that dumb?? It was unnecessary and dumb and the story would have been fine without the big problem. Just two lonely people falling in love. I would have appreciated a more realistic love story. This problem was soooo dumb. (hide spoiler)]
I still read it all and enjoyed it. Was I mad at the dumb problem? Yes. Did it take away from the story? Kind off. My first initial thought is no but only because I know it was fake. And that’s where my problem lies. The problem and weird solution made the story so unrealistic I couldn’t take them seriously. I kept thinking it’s okay they’re fake. It took too much away from the story for me. ...more
Lately I’m a sucker for the cinnamon roll lead. Give me all the sugar!! All of it!! I just love a male character who loves his female and is well, lovLately I’m a sucker for the cinnamon roll lead. Give me all the sugar!! All of it!! I just love a male character who loves his female and is well, loving. Steafan was a sweetheart and he loved Jean fiercely. These two gave me all the feels. They made me happy. And best of all it was a free book. When I find these gems I’m extra happy. Now I want to read all the books written by this author!!!
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