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Saturday, June 6, 2015

Nowhere But Here by Katie McGarry

WELCOME ALL to Katie McGarry's new book series, and one hell of a series it is going to be. 


Let me introduce you to the two main characters of this book: Oz and Emily. 

They both come from completely different worlds. Their definitions of 'normal' are polar opposites. And they're both as loveable as each other. 

Oz has been a prospect of the 'Reign of Terror,' a motorcycling boy-club ever since the day he was born. He hasn't had it easy but has always loved the community he was brought into. A world completely different than the one Emily understands, the one me and you understand. It is a world that to some seems dangerous and terrifying.. but to the members it's a club about family and loyalty. A place that loves their members no matter what and stands by each other to the end. 

Emily was raised in a world full of secrets, but she did not know this until the day an email arrived from her biological father, Eli telling her that her biological Grandmother had passed away.. this one act was to change her entire life and throw her into the beautiful and chaotic world of the 'Reign of Terror.' What she learns along her journey of finding freedom is what will change her whole lifestyle and also helps not only the reader to see the world we are all sharing in a different perspective, but also Emily to understand the world she could have easily grown up in. 

“This is your family … If you learn to love us then you will forever have our love in return.”

One of my favourite secondary characters in this book is Olivia, her sense of not-giving-a-shit, is the most refreshing thing to grace my world of reads in quite a long time and the life lessons Emily is to learn from her are not just ones of extraordinary fiction, they're ones that we can all learn from. 

Emily and Oz's relationship was fun to watch grow throughout the book. Their attitude at the beginning made me laugh out loud and Oz's words of complete honesty made me cry multiple times throughout this book, but I did not expect anything less from this magnificent author who uses words to tell show us all a different side of this beautifully messed up world. 

“Like you know anything about living. You never take a risk!”
“I’m here, aren’t I?”
“But not fully engaged. When the hell are you going to step outside of yourself and experience what’s going on around you? You have a huge family I would kill to be blood-related to and you can’t appreciate it to save your life!” 

Believe it or not this innocent looking book made me cry for the first nine chapters, non-stop and the only explanation I can seem to come up with.... it was Katie McGarry's way of putting words together and making me feel all the emotions both Oz and Emily (the main characters) were feeling underneath the surface. 

Fans of Simone Elkeles' books: Perfect Chemistry, Rules of Attraction & Chain Reaction.. will most definitely enjoy reading this masterpiece of words and even if you're not a fan of those books, I'm sure you'll fall head over heels for this mesmerizing series. 

This book is a million percent a 5 star read and I sure as hell will be getting all my friends (& maybe family) to read it.. because damn if they don't they're missing out on something straight out of the Heavens.


Fall With Me by J.Lynn

Book four in the Wait For You series, a series full of heated romance and shocking storylines! 


We met Roxy and Reece in Calla and Jax's lovestory! We knew from the moment we laid eyes (more read about them but shh) on them we needed their books and Jennifer didn't let us down, thank the Gods. 

Roxy is the cute painter, with the geeky glasses and has been in love with Reece for like ever.. Reece is the drool worthy meal on the menu that costs too much, but looks like it's worth it.. and well he's all a uniform guy with some very toned abs that can speak words of seduction quite well! So yeah I think y'all get the picture! 


“Unfortunately, I also hated him, absolute loathed him. Ah, well, most of the time. Sometimes. Pretty much whenever I gazed upon his perfection and started lusting after him. Yeah, that's when I hated him.”

J.Lynn tells an utterly amazing romance story but she also dives into the land of seriousness with Roxy's story. She speaks of forgiveness and teaches us that first you must forgive yourself before you can forgive others for their mistakes. While also making a statement on her stance on the whole 'LGBT' stuff, which I like seeing in such a massively known author. She wasn't afraid to share her thoughts in a non-in-your-face way.

The story she tells is not just a breathtaking romance that makes our hearts race but she also captures the readers suspicious minds with the story of 'Who is the stalker?' playing a major role in this piece of work. Some parts creeped me out and I may now never move out of the lovely warm home that I live with my parents but I must congratulate her for her excellent storytelling techniques throughout. Armentrout shows off her ability at writing 'Who dunnits?' and makes me wonder, "Will she be the next Agatha Christie or Gillian Flynn?" (I looked up 'Who dunnit?' authors on Google in order to write that sentence, don't cringe!) 


“Nick stopped at the door. The grin on his face warned trouble. “By the way, loved the bows on your panties.”
Oh, for fuck’s sake.
Reece’s jaw became so hard I thought it would snap off as he watched Nick saunter out the door.” 

I absoloutely adored this book. After all the excitement Jennifer didn't let me down, but what else can we expect from this amazing author? Fall with me gets 500 out of 5 for everything that makes it a J.Lynn quality book. So let us all celebrate this beaut and read it over and over. While also fangirling over the few short scenes filled with Jax and Calla! 

P.s. The best news ever... We're going to get a book with Naughty Nick (Don't thrash the title people!). But yes beautiful Nick shall have a beautiful book and we shall all be beautifully happy and dancing around gardens singing tunes of love and laughter. (Promise it will happen!)


Monday, April 20, 2015

Come back To Me by Mila Gray


A book about love and how it can never truly die. 



So I have been meaning to read a book by Mila Gray a.k.a. Sarah Alderson for quite some time now. Meabh (the other blogger) has read quite a few, yet she never told me how good of a writer this woman is. For someone like myself who dislikes marines or anything to do with war much this was quite a different change for me. 

But I met a swoon-worthy boy and an adorable girl. While also experiencing some awesome writing!

“You've been waiting in the bushes for half an hour just to speak to me?"
Kit shrugs. "I've done sniper training. I can sit for hours in the dark, waiting and watching."
"That's comforting." I say. "And not creepy in the slightest.”

Kit is super cute and for a supposed 'player' he knows quite well how to be a complete cutey at times. As for Jessa she's totes adorable, ew I hate saying that. But no she's a very cute and strong character in my opinion. 

We meet Riley, Kit's best friend and Jessa's ahm.. brother. He's my favourite character in this book even though I went through a period of annoyance, there is just something about Riley and his girlfriend Jo that I want to read a book about the pair. 

“I’ve never felt this way before, Jessa,’ he says. ‘I don’t want to fuck it up.”

Okay let's get to the main point, this book was the typical love story but it was a damn good one at that and I'm sorry but who the hell doesn't like a good typical romance? I surely love them. 

I liked the start of this book and the suspense it gave to the whole story, making the reader worried from beginning to end then breaking there hearts while also mending it. 

My main issue with this storyline was how the dramatic parts took quite a long time to get to. This slightly annoyed me but Alderson's writing made up for it all. She was flawless in many ways, not too much description but not too little either, perfect amount. Her characters were all sorts of charming and she didn't make us completely hate the parents like most teen books do. 

So with that, I give this book really 3.5 if not 4 because of Gray's writing. I also love hot boys and that gives this book some extra brownie points. This was a good book to read if you just want to relax and not be too stressed. I may have also shed a few tears..


Sunday, March 22, 2015

The Return by Jennifer L Armentrout


“Holy Hottie-McHotters!”

Oh My God! I loved, loved, loved this book so, so, so much! Jennifer L Armentrout has done it again!

The Return is set one year after the events of 'Sentinel' and is centered around Seth. Seth, my beautiful, complicated Seth, he really has had a tough year. His life now belongs to the Gods to do with as they please. Tracking, torturing, killing, you name it Seth has to do it. But protecting someone? Ya, not something he thought he would have to do.

Enter Josie. Just another ordinary college student- or so she thinks- but when a mysterious hot guy comes knocking she's not so sure anymore. And then things start to get weird. 

“What are you?” she asked, her nose scrunching as she spoke. “Other than a heart-stopping hot guy with obvious boundary issues and problems with anger management?”

What I loved about this book was how we got to see things through Seth's point of view. It really gave me a better understanding of his character and of how he had felt throughout the previous books. His vulnerability in parts of the book was very touching and eye-opening. 

Tears built in my throat. "You're not just the Apollyon, Seth."
His eyes drifted shut, his face tensed as his fingers splayed across my cheeks. "I don't even know who I am anymore. Or what I ever was."
Oh goodness, that ripped right through my chest. "You're just...you're just Seth."
A tremor moved through his arms. "And you...you're just my salvation.”

I don't want to give too much on the plot away but I will say that it was intense, intriguing and down right awesome! We also get to catch up with previous characters from the Covenant Series! That was a lovely surprise! There also wasn't a lack of humor in this story! I'd find myself in fits of laughter as quickly as I would find tears in my eyes.

“I ran over a squirrel once."
Blinking open my eyes, I drew back as far as she'd let me.
"What?"
"I ran over a squirrel the second time I ever drove a car," she repeated. "I also hit a deer. And when I was seventeen, I clipped a cat. Before I left for college, I backed into a dog."
"Gods," I muttered.”

All in all this book did not disappoint and i'm impatiently waiting until the next book in the series! I seriously recommend this book if you're a fan of the all things Seth or the Covenant Series or anything Jennifer Armentrout related!


Wednesday, February 18, 2015

The Return, Book Release!


Guess what beautiful and wonderful book is here?! 

You got it! Seth's story is here, The Return! 

It may be the first day of lent, but I can tell you all I am not going off drool-worthy boys this lent.. especially with beautiful Seth here and ready for me to read about.. 

Best news about this book is the fact it is a New Adult Paranormal Romance.. so I shall hope that means some very heated scenes!

So here is the Synopsis for all you who haven't read it a million times already, and for you who have.. why don't you read it once more..

The Fates are cackling their bony asses off...

It's been a year since Seth made the deal with the gods that pledged his life to them. And so far, the jobs they've given him have been violent and bloody--which is kind of all right with him. But now Apollo has something else in mind for Seth. He's got to play protector while keeping his hands and fingers off, and for someone who really has a problem with restraint, this new assignment might be the most challenging yet.

Josie has no idea what this crazy hot guy's deal might be, but it's a good bet that his arrival means the new life she started after leaving home is about to be thrown into an Olympian-sized blender turned up to puree. Either Josie is going insane or a nightmare straight out of ancient myth is gunning for her.

But it might be the unlikely attraction simmering between her and the golden-eyed, secret-keeping Seth that may prove to be the most dangerous thing of all.

Because history has once again been flipped to repeat.



So I've a little gift for y'all.. it's just a tinee-tiny excerpt.. so go fangirl.. 

Shaking my head, I pivoted around and walked down the long hall to my dorm room. As I reached the door, the shiver was at the base of my spine again, dancing its way up until it traveled across my shoulders. My heart turned over heavily and I closed my eyes.

Twice in one day.
Oh God.
I’d never felt this more than once in any span of several days.

Swallowing hard, I wrapped my fingers around the doorknob, battling the urge to turn and scan the hall, because I knew no one would be there.

Dragging in a deep breath, I opened the door and stepped inside the room. My brows flew up, and I forgot about the feeling as I closed the door behind me.

Erin was sprawled on the floor, palms pressed down on a mat, her spandex-covered behind jutting up toward the sky. She turned her head, peering at me from under her armpit.

Her armpit.


“How in the world do you get your neck to bend like that without killing yourself?” I asked.

“Skills, yo.”

Erin did yoga and meditation religiously, saying it helped merge her yin and yang together or something. She’d once told me she had a hell of a mean streak, and contorting herself into painful-looking positions helped keep “good vibrations” around her. Which was strange, because I’d never seen Erin lose her temper in the two years I’d known her.

Erin unfolded herself from some kind of downward dog or upward pony and grinned at me. “Check under the bed.”

Curious, I dropped my bag and stepped over her legs. Bending down, I lifted the bedspread and my eyes grew to the size of saucers when I spotted the bottle. I snatched it up and clutched it to my chest as I whipped toward her. “José!”

Her grin spread into a smile. “The best boyfriend ever.”

So y'all excited?! Because damn I know I am! Maybe I should give y'all the links to buy this beauty.. just in-case you haven't already: 



Here's some stuff about Jennifer..

# 1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki.

Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series has been optioned for TV.

She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.


But I have one more surprise for you guys! A beautiful giveaway thanks to the generous Jennifer L.Armentrout! 

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Breaking the Rules by Katie McGarry

Echo and Noah. Noah and Echo. 


Finally I got my chubby little hands on this beautiful book. 

And I was warned before hand that I would shed some tears, but little did I know they'd be big fat ones.

“She looked hurt. Hurt means she cares. It’s indifference that should scare you. The same look foster parents give you when you come and go.”

In 'Pushing the Limits' we met the broken Noah and Echo. We watched as they fell in love with one another, we saw them face their problems and find a way to still trust eachother, to smile and laugh again. To finally find someone who understood just wanting to 'fit in.'

But in Breaking the Rules we see the truth behind that pain, that it never just ends because they fell in love with one another. Life isn't like the fairytales and McGarry truly gets that message across with her mesmerising writing and magnificent story-telling skills. 

She tackles some major issues in this book from learning to stand on your own two feet in the real world while also facing your problems head on. 

Noah must figure out some truths about his need to be accepted, while Echo must learn to make her own decisions. 

“Sometimes we don’t choose the memories, but they choose us.”

Now I need to have a little rant about how annoyed I was at both Echo and Noah for basically half of this book. 

I found Echo became a little selfish and there was a few times she became embarrassed over Noah.. yet Noah has never been embarrassed over her. I almost felt like I needed to climb into those pages and have a little talk with Echo. Explain what was so clearly right in front of her. 

Noah doubted again and again Echo's love for him, her want to be with him and how proud she was in him. He truly believed one day she'd wake up and realise what a 'low-life' he was. This made me angry and upset, how could Noah ever think this? (Like come on he's drool-worthy!)

I nod, telling her I get it."I fucked up."
"You did." Beth won't look at me."I'll take care of her."

We get quite a few wonderful scenes with Isaiah and Beth! 

Oh Katie, how I hate to say it but I still remember why I shipped them so hard, why it hurt when Beth fell in love with Ryan and left him behind, why it still hurts that they were never meant to be together.. But I must remind myself; destructive love is worse than no love.. right?!

This book gets 5 stars out of 5. Katie McGarry didn't fail to draw me in. She let us in on the harsh realities that is life and she made me cry. Every good book makes me cry, makes my heart break then glues it all together for a special closing. 

So Thank-you Katie, Thank-you for telling Noah and Echo's story. It needed to be told. 

GO GRAB A COPY OF THIS BOOK AND READ UNTIL THE SUN COMES UP!


“The worst type of letting go isn't the kicking or the screaming, because at least then there's enough emotion left to fight.No,the worst type is the silent acceptance.The quietness of the release.That's when the person realizes they no longer give a damn.”


Monday, February 2, 2015

Gamble Brothers Series by J.Lynn

3 hot brothers, 3 love stories, many different ways of making love. 

Blurbs; 

Tempting the Best Man 


A sexy category romance from Entangled's Brazen imprint...

She'll make him lose control...

Madison Daniels has worshipped her brother's best friend since they were kids. Everyone thinks she and Chase Gamble would make the perfect couple, but there are two major flaws in their logic. 1) Chase has sworn off relationships of any kind, and 2) after blurring the line between friends and lovers for one night four years ago, they can't stop bickering.

Forced together for her brother's wedding getaway, Chase and Madison decide to call a truce for the happy couple. Except all bets are off when they're forced to shack up in a tacky 70’s honeymoon suite and survive a multitude of "accidents" as the family tries to prove their "spark" can be used than for more than fighting. That is, if they don't strangle each other first....


Tempting the Player

A sexy category romance from Entangled's Brazen imprint...


He's a player on and off the field...


Chad Gamble, all-star pitcher for the Nationals, is one of the best players on—and off—the field. And right now, the notorious bad boy wants Bridget Rodgers. But with her lush curves and snappy comebacks, the feisty redhead is the kind of woman a man wants to settle down with…and that’s the last thing Chad needs.

When the paparazzi catch them in a compromising position, Chad’s manager issues an ultimatum: clean up his act or kiss his multi-million dollar contract goodbye. To save his career, his meddling publicist says he'll have to convince everyone Bridget isn’t just his flavor of the week, but his girlfriend.

Being blackmailed into a fake relationship with Chad Gamble isn’t easy, especially when the sizzling physical attraction between them is undeniable. With a month to go on their arranged pretense, it's going to take every ounce of willpower they have not to fall into bed together...or in love.

Tempting the Bodygaurd


A sexy category romance from Entangled’s Brazen imprint...



He can protect her from everyone except himself.


Alana Gore is in danger. A take-no-prisoners publicist, her way with people has made her more than a few enemies over the years, but a creepy stalker is an entirely different matter. She needs a bodyguard, and the only man she can ask is not only ridiculously hot, but reputed to have taste for women that goes beyond adventurous.

Chandler Gamble has one rule: don't protect anyone you want to screw. But with Alana, he's caught between his job and his increasingly hard libido. On one hand, Alana needs his help. On the other, Chandler wants nothing more than to take the hot volcano of a woman in hand. To make her writhe in pleasure, until she's at his complete mercy.

She needs protection. He needs satisfaction. And the moment the line is crossed, all hell will break loose...


These books are literally nothing less than beautiful from the smut to the boys it doesn't get better than this. 

If you like kind, making love sex-stories the first two books are definitely for you but if you like to read about kinky sex then the last and final book in this series is the one to go for. 

Chase, Chad and Chandler are beautiful, and their stories all have something different. 

The girls in these books are independent, different in looks (both size and facial appearance) and amazing character to read about. 

So if you have been one of the few which haven't picked up these heated books go get your grabby fingers all over these fine pieces of meat or if you're a vegetarian, these fine pieces of carrots!




Monday, January 12, 2015

Books Go Leoir!

Happy New Years everyone! 


So it's 2015... y'all might of guessed, and that means so many new releases to look forward to.. so I'm going to make a masterlist of all the books I am super excited for!



Title: The Return
Author: Jennifer L.Armentrout (J.Lynn)    
Release Date: Feb. 17th 2015
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Title: Fall With Me (Wait for you #4)
Author: Jennifer L.Armentrout (J.Lynn)
Release Date: March 31st 2015
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Title: Dream Of You (Wait for you #4.5)
Author: Jennifer L.Armentrout (J.Lynn)    
Release Date: June 23rd 2015








Title: Scorched (Frigid #2)            
Author: Jennifer L.Armentrout (J.Lynn)
Release Date: June 15th 2015
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Title: Every Last Breath (Dark Elements #3)
Author: Jennifer L.Armentrout (J.Lynn)
Release Date: July 28th 2015
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Other books by Jennifer that are expected to be released this year:
Forever with you (Wait for you #5)
Torn (A Wicked Saga #2)

But do not forget Wicked by Jennifer L.Armentrout (Review Here) was only published at the beginning of December so go read that while we wait for the rest of her awesome writing! (: 


Title: Nowhere but here
Author: Katie McGarry
Release Date: May 26th 2015
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Katie recently released another story about the famous couple Noah and Echo which you can read in Breaking the Rules. 


Title: End Of Days (Penryn & The End of Days #3)
Author: Susan Ee
Release Date: May 12th 2015
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Title: Conspiracy Girl
Author: Sarah Alderson
Release Date: Feb. 12th 2015
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Title: Total Possession (Wild Cards #2)
Author: Simone Elkeles
Release Date: 2015
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Title: Deep (Stage Dive #4)
Author: Kylie Scott
Release Date: March 31st 2015
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Title: When I'm Gone (Rosemary Beach #11)
Author: Abbi Glines            
Release Date: April 7th 2015
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Title: Asa (Marked Men #6)
Author: Jay Crownover
Release Date: April 21st 2015
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Title: Hard to Let Go (Hard Ink #4)
Author: Laura Kaye
Release Date: June 30th 2015
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As we find more books we are dying to read we shall post them in this! And also as each book is released it shall be crossed off on the list! Hopefully this year there shall be more reviewing! Woop! (Also those books without a cover shall be updated as soon as the cover is revealed!)

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Wicked by Jennifer L. Armentrout


Another AMAZING book by Jennifer L Armentrout. Seriously, we've had demons, gods, aliens, gargoyles and now we have FAE! I found this little treasure under my Christmas tree on Christmas morning and couldn't wait to crack it open. As usual, I was completely sucked in for the first chapter and couldn't put it down!

So, in this book the story is set in New Orleans and we are introduced to Ivy Morgan, a bad-ass yet somewhat vulnerable heroine. She belongs to a secret organisation called 'The Order' that protect humanity from the fae. She mostly spends her days in college and killing fae. 

I really liked Ivy's character. She was strong even after going through some horrible stuff. She was also funny and her relationship with Tink was brilliant . I love that little brownie!  

“Grabbing a scarf off the chair, I threw it at him.
He caught it, clutching it to his chest as he flew into the air. "You gave Tink a scarf. Tink is free!" He flew out into the hallway like a little cracked-out fairy, screeching, "Tink is freeeeee!"

And then we meet Ren Owens. Oh Ren, where do I start? He was a great character and really balanced out Ivy's more reckless approach to situations. He was an intense force to be reckoned with. It also doesn't hurt that he is one big piece of man candy!

“I didn't need your permission," I spat back. Ren smirked. "Honey, I know what you need and you're going to get it.”

I really liked the plot. It was interesting and things flowed well through out. There was mystery and suspense and it kept you guessing. The banter between characters was definitely a highlight for me. It added a more light-hearted tone in an otherwise serious situation. Especially, Ivy's inner dialogue!

“Why couldn't he say I reminded him of Ariel or something? Then again, Ariel was kind of stupid, giving up her voice for a dude.”

All in all Jennifer has written another masterpiece that has me not so patiently waiting for the sequel! I can't wait until Torn comes out! 









Monday, December 8, 2014

Stone Cold Touch by Jennifer L. Armentrout


Damn Jennifer, once again you stole my heart.. making me cry, laugh and want to beat the living crap out of someone!

'Stone Cold Touch,' the second book in 'The Dark Elements Series' a beautiful, creative, mind-twisting series full of surprises, drool-worthy boys and super-natural explosions. Yes that is how I am going to describe this series because.. damn! 

'In other words, all she needed to do was to have an orgasm..And most likely not by herself.'

This book begins not long after 'White Hot Kiss's' final scene. Roth is still gone to the fiery pit of hell, while Layla must figure out where to go from there, also trying to work out her and Zayne's relationship. 

Before I read this book I though I'd have to wait a lifetime for Roth to return, like I had to wait for Raph in 'World After' by Susan Ee, but thankfully that was not the case. 

Roth showed up with his fellow demons right on the doorstep of the Warden's perfect little 'peaceful' home and it was a major showdown between Roth's men and Abbot's. Caymen stood beside the beautiful Roth and he made me laugh once again. The tension that filled the air could of been cut with a knife, but thankfully no one god injured, yet. I can safely say that tension did not leave throughout the book!


“I know exactly how he looks at you and you do, too … Because it’s the way I look at you.”



Team Zayne, or, Team Roth? 

That was the question which Jennifer expected you all to answer after reading this book, and to be honest it was not a hard decision for myself (unlike Meabh!). 

After reading 'White Hot Kiss' I knew Layla could only end up with one boy, and that boy was ROTH. From the very beginning he accepted Layla for all she truly was; part-demon and part-warden. But also if any of you have read the novella to this series 'Bittersweet love' than you all know Roth was keeping an eye on Layla for much longer than just those few weeks in 'White Hot kiss.' This has always told me he cared from the beginning and the words he used in this book near the end showed that.

Let's talk about Zayne for a moment, he is breathtakingly beautiful, there is no doubt about that. He's kind, sweet and apart from Dez and Nicolai he is nearly the most likable out of the Wardens. But he doesn't give Layla the same freedom Roth allows her to have, yes it could be partly because of the clan he has grown up in where they have been taught; the women stay at home in-case they get hurt; after all they are there to breed.

 I don't know about the rest of you but I am beyond nervous for the final book in this series. Have I ever told you, I hate, hate, hate love triangles - they never go my way! 


“I love you Layla. Do you hear me? I've loved you since the first moment I heard your voice and I will continue to love you. No matter what. I love you.”


Without a doubt this book was mesmerizing due to it's perfect writing and enchanting story. It gets 10 out of 5 from me. I would read scenes of Layla and Roth from beginning to end. But damn it Armentrout do you always have to leave us on such cliff-hangers?!




Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Chasing Trouble by Joya Ryan

One word that sums this book up completely: Smut, Smut, Smut!




If you're looking for a hot boy and pretty girl book with basically smut scenes from beginning to end, then you've found it!

I received this book free in an email from Entangled! So T-H-A-N-K-Y-O-U! Joya's writing is in the third point of view, personally my favourite style of writing. Her attention to detail is just the right amount and her heated scenes are bloody brilliant! 

“You're gonna have to hold on tight, because this rodeo is just getting started.”

Colt and Jenna have known each other all their lives. Jenna is best friends with Colt's sister Lily.

Ever since she can remember Colt has been there for her, saving her from all  kind of things and over the years Jenna gained a crush on the perfect Colt. But when Colt and Lily's parents passed away he ran for the hills, not looking back unless it was to check on Lily and her baby boy. She hasn't seen him in years, until one night she's on his turf, getting herself into trouble.

Jenna is little miss perfect, except the only time people give her a second glance is when more rumors are running around their little town about her naughty old mother. She's been running for years from her past, yet never leaving the one place that causes her pain. The one thing Jenna loves is teaching, and she's pretty damn good at it. Wanting to open an after school safe place for young kids she goes in front of a board, except her enemy is competing against her for the title. 

So how can Colt and Jenna ever find each other if they're both trying to run? How can Jenna overcome her fear of being like her mother? And how can Colt win over the one girl he never thought he'd have? Ah, ah, ah that's why you read the book ;)


“I must say, cowboy, I'm impressed. I was worried you could only handle eight seconds at a time.”


Hot steamy sex is from the word go in this book. And Joya doesn't leave one spicy detail out. Lets just say if I had Jenna's sex life I wouldn't be complaining.

I must admit it's my first time reading a book like it, yes I've read J.Lynn's The Gamble brothers books but this book is something different and pretty special. If you like smut, you seriously need to get your hands on this beautiful story and enjoy some sexy time with beautiful, outrageously hot cowboy! 

“You want a wild ride, J.J.? I'll give it to you, hard and slow until you scream my name.”

This book gets 4 out of 5 stars from me! For it's smuttiness, story and somehow keeping me captivated. 



Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Breaking the Rules by Katie McGarry!


Breaking the Rules (Pushing the Limits #1.5)
Release Date: 12/08/14
Harlequin Teen

Our beautiful, favourite couple are back! Yes I said it! Okay you all definitely (and if not, you've been living under a rock) have heard about Echo and Noah's second book. Yes second! A book about them, yes about them. And I am here to gift you with an excerpt, and just some details about how you can buy this beautiful book when it comes out on the 8th of December. 

Maybe we should start with the simple things; Like the Summary; 



A summer road trip changes everything in this unforgettable new tale from acclaimed author Katie McGarry.

For new high school graduate Echo Emerson, a summer road trip out west with her boyfriend means getting away and forgetting what makes her so... different. It means seeing cool sights while selling her art at galleries along the way. And most of all, it means almost three months alone with Noah Hutchins, the hot, smart, soul-battered guy who’s never judged her. Echo and Noah share everything — except the one thing Echo’s just not ready for.

But when the source of Echo’s constant nightmares comes back into her life, she has to make some tough decisions about what she really wants — even as foster kid Noah’s search for his last remaining relatives forces them both to confront some serious truths about life, love, and themselves.

Now, with one week left before college orientation, jobs and real life, Echo must decide if Noah's more than the bad-boy fling everyone warned her he'd be. And the last leg of an amazing road trip will turn... seriously epic.


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Here praying it's not against the rules.. so hey I'm going to give you two excerpts.. one from Noah's P.O.V and the other from Echo's. 


From Noah’s Point of View 

“Me and you,” I whisper, hoping my words will sink into her subconscious, beyond where she overthinks. “It’s how it’s supposed to be.”
Echo’s hand glides over mine, and she links our fingers together. “You like disturbing my sleep, don’t you?”
I kiss her shoulder, permitting my lips to linger on her soft skin. Guess I did wake her. “Just keeping things straight between us.”
“In my sleep?” Damn, I love that groggy voice.
“You argue less that way.”

From Echo’s Point of View

It’s like watching a horror film in slow motion. She tucks her hair behind her ears, gives Noah a hesitant smile and speaks. The girl is pretty—very pretty. I run my hand over the scars on my left arm. Sometimes I don’t understand why Noah’s with me. Especially when I’m so…
Noah answers the girl then motions at me with his chin. Both girls turn, and their faces fall. Noah waves. I wave back. Butterflies tumble in my stomach when he flashes his wicked grin.


Do you all want to just fangirl over those excerpts, and how much we need the book! I am dying! I have to wait another month, most likely till Christmas even! Oh man though it will be worth it to read another book about Echo and Noah's journey! Bring it on (:

 

And this is the amazing woman who writes these spectacular books! 

About the Author
KATIE MCGARRY was a teenager during the age of grunge and boy bands and remembers those years as the best and worst of her life. She is a lover of music, happy endings, and reality television, and is a secret University of Kentucky basketball fan.
Katie would love to hear from her readers. Contact her via her website, katielmcgarry.com, follow her on Twitter @KatieMcGarry, or become a fan on Facebook and Goodreads.

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Monday, October 20, 2014

Stay With Me by J.Lynn


“Stick with me, babe, and I'll change your life.”

Wow! That's all I really have to say about this book. Jennifer Armentrout has done it again! Stay With Me is the third book in the Wait For You Series. In this book we are thrown into the life of Calla Fritz, a twenty-one year old nursing major that we met in Be With Me. Calla has had a hard life. Suffering from trauma that happened to her as a child and living with the emotional and physical scars has made her wary of people and their intentions. 

When Calla finds out she has racked up a bank debt that is not hers but in her name she is forced to revisit a part of her life she thought she had left behind. Going back home was something she always dreaded doing but she sets off to try and make things right.

It's when she visits her families bar that we meet Jackson (Jax) James. And Holy Hotties was I swooning! I mean if I knew a guy like Jax I'd tie him down and never let him go! He was absolutely perfect for Calla. He was sweet, funny, gentle and OH MY GOD HE READS BOOKS!!

“He read? Oh my God, guys that read were like unicorns. They only existed in fairy tales.”

The plot was well developed as were the characters. It kept you interested and also had some heart-stopping moments woven in there. The secondary character were great as well and really added to the story. I really loved Reece and Roxy and I can't wait for their book! Eeeepp!! 

We also get a little look-see into the lives of Cam & Avery as well as Jase & Theresa. 

“Jase turned his head to me, brows raised. 
“If I liked guys—you know, swung that way, I’d get naked after that.”  
I blinked. Um.
“And I’d put a ring on that,” Cam added, moving to where Avery sat.”

And of course the book was actually quite hilarious, especially during some of Calla's inner monologue. It felt effortless and really added to Calla's almost but not really naive personality.

All in all the book was one of the best I've read this year. Maybe ever! Jennifer L Armentrout you do not disappoint! 








Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Summer Alone #1 - Amy Sparling (Blog Tour)


Summer Alone (Summer Alone #1)
Release Date: 10/01/14

What type of drool-worthy content does this book have?! Well here is the blurb! 

From the best selling author of Summer Unplugged, comes a new series set in the same world. Becca's senior year of high school is approaching and she's tired of being the dorky best friend. Determined to reinvent herself with help from Bayleigh, she plans to spend the summer breaking out of her shell. When Bayleigh gets grounded and sent away for three months, Becca's plans come crashing down before they've even started.

Now Becca is alone and can't even talk to Bayleigh on the phone. Not wanting to miss out on the summer before senior year, she takes a job at the local indoor BMX track. The job is fun, her boss is laid back, and the place is packed with hot guys. One of them just might have a crush on her. This may be a summer without her best friend, but it doesn't mean she'll have to spend the summer alone.

Part 1 of a 4 part novella series. 

Here is what you all need to learn and remember about the author (I joke):

In case you didn't know, Amy isn't my real name. It's a pen name I use to publish books and novellas for teens that have a romantic theme. My real name is Cheyanne Young and I also publish YA books under that name, but they are usually in different genres and for older age groups. I chose the name Amy Sparling when I independently published my first book, Deadbeat. I wasn't sure if I would keep the pen name at first--I wasn't even sure if I'd keep publishing. But I got incredibly lucky and found a group of young adults who loved my stories and kept asking for more. You guys seriously have made my writing hobby into the greatest part of my life. I will continue writing books under this name as well as publishing books of a different nature under my real name. 

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After reading this excerpt, I am luckily getting the chance to share with you, I think we should all jump up and down with glee. Bring this book on!

“Damn, Ollie, you got hot.”
I look up from my phone, confused, wondering where Ollie is since I thought he had left. Then I realize the guy who just spoke was looking at me. Talking to me. Making a stupid joke about me. Praise the gods of BMX—I wore a face full of make up today so hopefully the bright red I feel pooling in my cheeks doesn’t show as much as if I were bare-faced. “Hi,” I say, swallowing back my nerves. My right hand gestures toward the facility behind me. “Welcome to C&C BMX Park?”
Is that what I’m supposed to say? Who knows? I suck at this. “Thank you!” the guy says, stepping forward, wearing that smile like it’s permanently stuck on his face. He’s kind of cute, I guess. For a college-age guy. He has super short cropped hair and a neck tattoo that’s some kind of quote. He’s thin and lean. The bike he pushed in with him is all beat up and not shiny like the girl’s bike from yesterday.
He turns his attention toward the keypad on the counter, typing in a numerical code and then pressing his index finger to the glass window above the keys. My computer lights up with a message that Dustin Moore just signed in.
“You Ollie’s secret love child?”
I shake my head. “Not that I know of.”
He laughs and the glass door slides open again, making my stomach knot up at the idea of a new customer. Eventually one of these people will need some kind of employee assistance and I still have no idea what I’m doing. Dustin turns back and waves his friend over. “Dude! I’m surprised to see you.”
I stare at the computer screen, trying to make sense of the software as his friend replies, “Told you I’d be here.”
Dustin snorts. “You said that last time, then you bailed on me for Mixon.”
I go to smile at the new guy, determined not to make the stupid introduction that I had done with Dustin. If they’re members here, then clearly they don’t need to be introduced to the place. Exactly one second later, I completely forget everything in my head. I’m not even sure I know my own name or what I’m doing here. Because the guy who walks up next to Dustin is hot. He’s knees weak, hands shaking, heart fluttering hot. Sandy blond shaggy hair that covers part of his eye. An eyebrow ring hovers over the other one, framing his impossibly blue eyes as they sparkle under the bright industrial lights. He’s tall and gorgeous and muscular, judging by the way his black Mongoose shirt fits over his shoulders, hugging tightly to his biceps.
And he doesn’t even notice me. He says something to Dustin and automatically types in a number, pressing his finger to the glass. He straddles his bike-matte black with red wheels-and squints his eyes, looking toward the ramps behind me.
My lip hurts and I realize I’d been chewing on it. I don’t know why my heart aches right now. This guy is older than I am, probably in college and old enough to buy beer, so it’s not like he would notice me. Me, stupid high school senior lame-o dork-o Becca Sosa. 
“What’s your name?” Dustin asks me. I glance over at him and push away my momentary confusion. I had pretty much forgotten that he was here.
“Becca,” I say. My eyes flicker to the computer screen. Dustin’s super beautiful friend’s name flashes across the screen as the last person to have signed in. Nolan Park.
“As in Re-becca?” Dustin asks, drumming his fingers on the counter. I’m about to nod when another voice interrupts. “Leave the girl alone, Dustin. She’s clearly not interested.” Nolan meets my eyes with an apologetic smile. My knees turn to jelly but somehow I manage to stay standing.
Dustin groans. “Aww, come on man. I’m just making friends. He extends his hand toward me and I go ahead and take it, because ignoring his handshake would be just as awkward as actually shaking his hand. “Nice to meet you, Becca. I hope we see you around here more often.”
I shrug, trying to seem nonchalant. “Well, I work here so…”
Dustin laughs and Nolan pushes him toward the track. “Go. You begged me to come ride so let’s ride. Quit harassing the girl.”

And here is a little gift to y'all! A GIVEAWAY: 



Praise goes to the organisers of this blog Tour: YA Bound Book Tours