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Sunday, February 8, 2015

Coming Soon...

2015 release that I am so excited for:
**click on titles for links to its Goodreads page**

 photo 22024901_zps3i2s4gl7.jpgFuel the Fire by Krista & Becca Ritchie (part of the Calloway Sisters series and the Addicted series)
Coming Winter 2015 (Jan/Feb/March)
No blurb yet
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Ride Steady by Kristen Ashley (part of the Chaos series)
June 30th 2015
The ride of her life . . . Once upon a time, Carissa Teodoro believed in happy endings. Money, marriage, motherhood: everything came easy---until she woke up to the ugly truth about her Prince Charming. Now a struggling, single mom and stranded by a flat tire, Carissa's pondering her mistakes when a vaguely familiar knight rides to her rescue on a ton of horsepower.

Climb on and hold tight . . . 
In high school, Carson Steele was a bad boy loner who put Carissa on a pedestal where she stayed far beyond his reach. Today, he's the hard-bodied biker known only as Joker, and from the way Carissa's acting, it's clear she's falling fast. While catching her is irresistible, knowing what to do with her is a different story. A good girl like Carissa is the least likely fit with the Chaos Motorcycle Club. Too bad holding back is so damned hard. Now, as Joker's secrets are revealed and an outside threat endangers the club, Joker must decide whether to ride steady with Carissa---or ride away forever . . .
 


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Late 2015
No blurb yet











  Cut & Run book 9 by Abigail Roux (part of the Cut & Run series)
  March 30th 2015
  Nothing will be shown or told(ex. synopsis, cover, title, etc) to the readers until the release     day.



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 Against the Grain by Charlie Cochet (part of the THIRDS series)
July 2015
Primary romance: Ash & Cael. 

The timeline is continuous for the series with one book leading to the next with an overall story arc and a smaller plot being resolved. The main characters point of views will be from Ash & Cael.

More info coming soon.





 photo Screen Shot 2015-02-08 at 12.42.35 AM_zpscbbpuacs.pngSloe Ride by Rhys Ford (part of the Sinners series)
No release date yet
The fourth installment in the Sinners series, this time following the story of Kane Morgan's younger brother Quinn.









The Four by Rhys Ford (part of the Ink and Shadows series)
July 2015
Kismet Andreas lives in fear of the shadows.

For the young tattoo artist, the shadows hold more than darkness. He is certain of his insanity because the dark holds creatures and crawling things only he can see—monsters who hunt out the weak to eat their minds and souls, leaving behind only empty husks and despair.

And if there’s one thing Kismet fears more than being hunted—it’s the madness left in its wake.

The shadowy Veil is Mal’s home. As Pestilence, he is the youngest—and most inexperienced—of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, immortal manifestations resurrected to serve—and cull—mankind. Invisible to all but the dead and insane, the Four exist between the Veil and the mortal world, bound to their nearly eternal fate. Feared by other immortals, the Horsemen live in near solitude but Mal longs to know more than Death, War and Famine.

Mal longs to be… more human. To interact with someone other than lunatics or the deceased.

When Kismet rescues Mal from a shadowy attack, Pestilence is suddenly thrust into a vicious war—where mankind is the prize, and the only one who has faith in Mal is the human the other Horsemen believe is destined to die.



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Power of Attorney by N.M Silber (part of the Lawyers in Love series)
April 2015
Federal prosecutor, Jacob Sachs, doesn't enter a room, he storms it, usually with a trail of assistants following in his wake. His confidence and skills in the courtroom are legendary. He's accustomed to being envied and desired, but he's not accustomed to being challenged.

Abby Roth is an intelligent and skilled attorney, with a mind even sharper than her tongue. She's a force to be reckoned with, in court and just about everywhere else. She can hold her own with the best, and give even a courtroom Titan like Jacob a run for his money. 
When Jacob and Abby are forced to work together to stop an infamous group of hackers, it quickly becomes apparent that the chemistry between them is explosive. Together, can two lusty lawyers handle bossy bureaucrats, testy tree huggers, aspiring anarchists and a cranky bailiff named Harriet?


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 Until July by Aurora Rose Reynolds (part of the Until Her series)
April 13th 2015
The story of Asher and Novembers eldest daughter.

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Amour Amour by Krista and Becca Review

4 out of 5 stars

Such a different and wonderful read. I honestly don't think I have read a book like this before.

Synopsis:
Love is a circus
"Every day,” he says lowly, “I hold a person’s life in my hands. The circus is based one-hundred percent off trust. I give it all to someone, and they give it all to me.”


The best aerial technique won’t land 21-year-old Thora James her dream role in Amour—a sexy new acrobatic show on the Vegas strip. Thora knows she’s out of her element the second she meets Amour’s leading performer. Confident, charming and devilishly captivating, 26-year-old Nikolai Kotova lives up to his nickname as the “God of Russia.”

When Thora unknowingly walks into the crosshairs of Nikolai’s after-show, her audition process begins way too soon. Unprofessional. That’s what Nik calls their “non-existent” relationship. It’s not like Thora can avoid him. For one, they may be partners in the future--acrobaticpartners, that is. But getting closer to Nik means diving deeper into sin city and into his dizzying world. 
Thora wants to perform with him, but when someone like Nikolai attracts the spotlight wherever he goes—Thora fears that she’s destined to be just background to his spellbinding show.

This sexy and exhilarating New Adult Romance can best be described as Cirque du Soleil meets the steamy, athletic romance of Center Stage
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I really loved the message that that this book sent to readers; that your goals are much more important than a relationship. This was a common theme all throughout the novel, and it is one that I back 100%. 

I will say that this book is so awkward. Like it puts you, the reader, in awkward situations from the first chapter to the last. I loved the story and was cringing most of the time. I'm not sure if I am just an awkward person that I felt this way but it was still so much fun to read despite it being uncomfortable at times.

What I loved:
-Nik and Thora's endearments. I thought they were so different and totally unique to the couple :) Demon and Devil, they don't sound like the sweetest names but with this couple the names totally work.

- Thora's strength and belief in herself, despite other people's opinions. She was such a fierce and strong character that I felt so strongly for her. She knew that she wasn't the best and never let that fact bring her down, she just kept trying harder and training longer. Thora was such an inspiration and I'm not used to seeing this type of character in books often. This is a reason why I read anything I can written by these authors, they always write such strong female characters and it gives me hope that this will become a trend for other authors to follow. Thora is such a realistic character that it was hard to remember that she was fictional.

-Nik. I loved him, no matter how abrasive he could be I loved his strength and love for his family. I loved that he would let loose once a week at the club, he was a parent  to his siblings for so long that having that outlet was something that he needed. I really loved how dedicated he was to his job and art. His love for Thora was so beautiful. Nik wanted her to succeed and did all he could to help her. I also really loved that he refused to hold her back from her dreams, such a stand up character.

-Nik's siblings, the setting, the atmosphere, and the circus :) I am so obsessed with cirque du soleil and the performers in it that it was really cool to have a book be sort of inspired by it.

-The side romance we get :D I loved it!! I was swooning when that couple flirted in their own tense way. So tense and hot, and it was just as good when they got together.

I could honestly go on. I don't want to spoil any romance elements or plot lines, all I have to say is read this book you won't be sorry!

What I could have done without:
-Shane. He was the biggest piece of shit "friend" ever. I just couldn't stand any scene that he was in, and I caught myself skimming when I saw that he was in it or mentioned. He was just a terrible friend who wanted his friend to be as miserable as he was. And then to try out after all of the year long shit fest he gave Thora...what the actual fuck?? I was so annoyed and pissed.

-Thora lying to her family. This is getting close to spoiler territory so I won't go in-depth with it  but I jut think Thora should have been honest.


final thoughts:
This was just such a good book. I really loved it and it is definitely on my reread shelf. I feel like this is definitely worth checking out. I also really hope that the authors decide to make a series out of it, because it is too good to just be a standalone.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Addicted After All by Krista and Becca Ritchie Review

5 out of 5 stars
Loved. Loved every single second, word, and page that I read.
**all the titles are links to their Goodreads pages**

This series is so fucking special. I can't explain how amazing each character is or how complex the friendships and love that they all share. The series is not just about 2 people but 6 and all of the crazy in their lives.

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What I love most about this series is that the characters are real people. Yes they are amazing and sweet and in love, but they are also assholes who say hurtful things occasionally, they fuck up and don't always make the right choices. All in all they are not perfect and that is what I love about them, they are all real representations of people not idyllic troupes.


Okay, so on to what I loved about this specific book:

-Everything. Seriously, there was nothing that I wanted to change. Even when Lo said things that were hurtful or when *SPOILER*Jonathan relapsed*END OF SPOILER*. I felt that everything was there for a reason and served a purpose.

-The babies. Oh my god, can I just say that I was in love with Coballoway and LiLo becoming parents. It was so sweet and real, they all love their children beyond anything and it was amazing to see their journey to that point. Moffy is adorable and I hope he will grow up knowing how much his parents love him and how much they sacrificed for him (Lily's addiction being put at risk and Lo's worries and stress about his addiction). I cannot wait to see how Jane will be when she is older. I loved the affection and just love that Rose and Connor had for her. Rose was nervous about being a mother but ended up being a wonderful mom. I just have so many feelings about this that I can't even describe them... The little baby wampa cap♥ Rose is such a sweet Aunt.

-The wedding. So perfect for Lily and Lo and I loved every part of it. I love that Connor officiated it and that Moffy was in a superhero outfit. I loved Lily's dress that sound so pretty and so her. Their vows made me cry they were just so perfect and fit them.

-Raisin. I loveee their dynamic in this book. Probably because this is the first book where they are a "true" couple for the entire book, instead of the snippets that we read in Hothouse Flower and Thrive, where their relationship and interactions with other couples is shown for the last 1/4 of the books. Ryke has so much love for Daisy it is heartwarming and heartbreaking to read. He helps her through her struggles and loves her at her most wild. I loved the handstand she did at the committee dinner party and how her underwear said: I love Ryke Meadows. And his reaction to them♥ so adorable. I also really loved everyone's (especially Lo) acceptance of them it was really amazing and I loved what Lily said to Connor and Rose "Why does the media insist on destroying something beautiful?" #RaisyIsAlive

-The Limo scene. Oh my god! That was insane and I thought that I couldn't love Connor anymore than I already do, that scene proved me wrong! The way he was in control of the situation and how his love and those tears!! shown through. I love how he was able to calm Rose down by quizzing her, it was so sweet and just so them. *SPOILER*Wow giving birth in a limo was something that I was not expecting *END OF SPOILER*but I truly loved because it just showed all the love everyone has for Rose and I just loved that and thought it was a perfect scene. I loved how vulnerable Rose was and how that showed the others how scary the situation was.

I think the quote that perfectly sums up this scene is: 

"Ryke turns his head not able to watch this. I can barely keep my eyes trained on Connor and Rose either. It's hard seeing two put-together people face a situation that seems too damn big for them. With consequences that could cripple everyone. And there's nothing we can do to help."

-The dynamic between Rose and Lo. They felt more like allies in this book than any other in the series to me. I loved that they had more of a friendship in this one, don't worry still constant bantering and bashing each other. But there are also a lot more smiles.


Final thoughts
Again I have to say that I truly loved everything about this book and felt that it was such a beautiful ending for Lo and Lily's pov. I cant wait for the rest in the series and for the new series about the kids!!! I am on cloud nine and so excited for the future.
Fuel the Fire
Long Way Down

Series about the kids:
Like Us series

This series and the authors deserve all of the praise that they get! Highly recommend reading the series, you will not regret it!

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Coming soon...

2014 releases that I am so excited for:
**click on titles for links to its Goodreads page**
November-
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Winning Appeal by N.M Silber (part of the Lawyers in Love series)
November 24th 2014
"Beth Pierce, is the Director of Fundraising for her older brother's new legal non-profit. She spends her weekends fighting off lecherous men at charity galas and her weekdays trying to hide her attraction for a certain sexy young attorney in her office.
Mark Patterson, is the object of Beth's desire. He spends his weekends having casual encounters with women and his weekdays trying not to think about how gorgeous, smart, and sexy Beth is. Because not only is Beth his colleague, she's the younger sister of one of his closest friends.

When Mark is assigned to escort Beth to those weekend galas, they both quickly realize that things could get very interesting. Will Beth be as naughty as she would like to be? Can Mark be as good as he wants to be? Even if they give in to their desire for each other, how can they risk romance when so much is at stake?"

 photo 17731347_zpsd1f85c70.jpgLight My Fire by G.A Aiken (part of the Dragon Kin series)
November 25th 2014
"The trouble with humans is that they're far too sensitive. Forget you put a woman in the local jail for a few months--and she takes it so personally! And yet she is the one trying to assassinate the queen. And now I'm trapped with Elina Shestakova of the Black Bear Riders of the Midnight…gods! That endless name!
But what am I to do? I am Celyn the Charming with direct orders from my queen to protect this unforgiving female.
Even more shocking, this unforgiving female is completely unimpressed by me. How is that even possible? But I know what I want and, for the moment, I want her. And I'm sure that she, like all females, will learn to adore me. How could she not when I am just so damn charming?"
**This series is very hit and miss, for me, but with the ending of the last one I can't wait to get my hands on this one.**

December-
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Amour Amour by Krista and Becca Ritchie (standalone)
December 12th 2014 
"The best aerial technique won’t land 21-year-old Thora James her dream role in Amour—a sexy new acrobatic show on the Vegas strip. Thora knows she’s out of her element the second she meets Amour’s leading performer. Confident, charming and devilishly captivating, 26-year-old Nikolai Kotova lives up to his nickname as the “God of Russia.”
When Thora unknowingly walks into the crosshairs of Nikolai’s after-show, her audition process begins way too soon. Unprofessional. That’s what Nik calls their “non-existent” relationship. It’s not like Thora can avoid him. For one, they may be partners in the future--acrobaticpartners, that is. But getting closer to Nik means diving deeper into sin city and into his dizzying world. 
Thora wants to perform with him, but when someone like Nikolai attracts the spotlight wherever he goes—Thora fears that she’s destined to be just background to his spellbinding show."

**The authors have described this as Cirque du Soleil meet Center Stage**

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The Game Plan by R.L Mathewson (part of the Neighbor from Hell series)
December 27th 2014
No blurb posted yet.








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Wild and Free By Kristen Ashley (last installment of the Three series)
December 29th 2014
"Abel Jin and Delilah Johnson have lived their lives with a hole in their soul, yearning for something they don’t understand. 
Until one night Delilah is in mortal danger and a man who’s otherworldly strong and supernaturally fast saves her. Delilah is then cast into a world where fiction comes to life in the form of Abel, her destined mate, a vampire/werewolf hybrid who claims her at first breath as his. 
But Abel knows the danger isn’t done. He’s dreamed for centuries that his mate will perish and he will stop at nothing to keep her safe. 

For Delilah, she’s not only coping with fantasy come to life, but a mingling of very different families. Not to mention, she has on her hands a man who doesn’t understand his true nature and has lived his long life thinking he’s a monster. 
Abel and Delilah together fills the hole that has been clawing at them for decades. But finally finding each other, it also tips their destinies as the last of The Three. They must unite with the other destined lovers, who with Abel and Delilah, are fated to save the world. Or die trying."


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The Two Gentlemen of Altona by Lisa Henry and J.A Rock (first book of the Playing the Fool series)
December 29th 2014
"Mischief, thou art afoot.
Special Agent Ryan “Mac” McGuinness is having a rough week. Not only is he on a new diet, but he’s also been tasked with keeping Henry Page—the world’s most irritating witness—alive. Which is tough when Mac’s a breath away from killing the Shakespeare-quoting, ethically-challenged, egg-obsessed Henry himself. Unless killing isn’t really what Mac wants to do to him.


Con man Henry Page prefers to keep his distance from the law . . . though he wouldn’t mind getting a little closer to uptight, handsome Agent McGuinness. As the sole witness to a mob hit, Henry’s a valuable asset to the FBI. But he’s got his own agenda, and it doesn’t involve testifying.
When evidence surfaces of a mole in the FBI office, Mac and Henry are forced to go into hiding. Holed up in a fishing cabin, they’re surprised to discover that their feelings run more than skin deep. But as the mob closes in, Henry has to make his escape. And Mac has to decide how far he’s willing to go to keep Henry by his side."