Damaged

Damaged by H.M. Ward


My rating: 4 of 5 stars


FUCK. FUCKING. CLIFFHANGERS!!!!



I should have read the reviews a little better. Had I known in advance that it would have left off like that, I would have waited until the next book came out!!! I hate waiting for another book to be released, by the time it does, I feel like I've lost the connection with the characters and I can't find motivation to re-read the first and sometimes I even forget about the next book.

Ok, putting away my spiteful opinions on cliffhangers, I LOVED this book!

Forbidden love, the teacher and a student. But what if the teacher gives it all up, just for you but you're too damaged to take the chance at a HEA?!?

Sidney is broken. Damaged by a past that won't leave her alone, she finds it hard to make friends. After one night of being set up on a blind date, she sits at the wrong table and innocently flirts with the HOT man at the table. Upon realizing her mistake, she's instantly embarrassed and quickly gets up to leave...not planning on running into Mr. HOT & SEXY again. After the rest of her blind date turns south, she abruptly leaves but spots Mr. HOT & SEXY in the parking lot and having car problems. After taking him home, having 'coffee', and then a completely HOT makeout session, they part ways. Well, since the book is more than 30 pages, you can imagine that this isn't their only encounter :)



Peter Granz, sorry, Dr. Peter Granz, new college English teacher. He's trying to escape a past that still haunts him. Having lost the love of his life to a tragic incident, he's not sure he knows how to feel anything but pain. Then, by mistake, meets Sidney. She makes him smile, laugh, and most importantly-she understands him. It's been so long since he's felt anything like this, and thus begins the twisted tale of the forbidden love that they shouldn't have for each other.

With some twists and turns, hot & heavy tension, and revealing of scars, their relationship blooms into something no one would have expected...not even them.

I'm not sure I'd rate this book as a YA novel but it certainly wasn't erotica. There wasn't sex, only one scene that almost had me on fire, but it was sensual-not erotically descriptive. The tension between Sid and Peter is scorching but not much becomes of it...but still fun to read.

I'm dying to get my hands on the next book...hopefully it'll be out soon, not sure how long I can hold on before I forget the hot chemistry between Sid & Peter.
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The Girl in 6E

The Girl in 6E by Alessandra Torre


My rating: 4 of 5 stars


WOW! A dark twisted tale that change into something strangely beautiful.

Haven't read anything quite like it before...it'll definetly stay with me for a long time!

This book was a twisted tale of a woman that sex-cam's for a living. She's locked herself away in her apartment for fear that she may harm someone...after all, she has murderous thoughts that have consumed her every thought. So the only interaction she's had in three years, has been via her cams.

Then there's Jeremy, the UPS man who has been delivering packages to her for a few years. He's adjusted to leaving them on her porch and signing for them himself, but he's intrigued by the woman who only speaks to him through the door. He must meet this woman, something about her has pulled him in.

Ralph has engaged in private chats with Jessica Reilly (her online name). He makes her dress like a toddler and calls her "Annie". Jess knows all to well the difference between people who fantasize and people who actually have it in them to do the act in real life. This man has given her the creeps but the deep dark secret that she's harboring, may just be enough to help save a little girl that might be in danger.

This dark and twisted tale was very disturbing but also interesting to read. The interaction Jess has with her clients was naughty but enticing, especially the conversations she has with her shrink. Then when Jeremy steps in, I was completely enthralled by their first physical interaction...wow, I even I was turned on! I just wanted more. Although the book ended without loose ties, I wanted more with Jess/Deanna and Jeremy. Overall though, I really liked it!!

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Real

Real by Katy Evans


My rating: 5 of 5 stars


A Million Fan-Fucking-Tastic Stars!

To say I loved this book would be the understatement of the year! I fucking DEVOURED this book and will never let it go!

I'll never get over reading my name in a story, especially one as HOT as this one! So needless to say, I felt a connection with this story...and was swept away with the dream that it was ME that captured the heart of Remy! *sigh*

Throughout this whole book, I wanted nothing more than to covet this broken man, hold him, and cherish him. His stare melts my heart, his breath warms my blood, and his super sexy image scorches my inner most private parts :P REMY, You're so fucking hot! (Yes, I'm soooo fan-girling right now!!)

Remington "Riptide" Tate:


Undergound fighter with a bad boy reputation. All the girls want him, all the boys want to be him, and all the fighters wish they could beat him.

Brooke Dumas:


Former athlete with Olympic dreams but those dreams were crushed, twice. Now trying to move on with a new career choice, she's given the opportunity of a life time...travel with Remy.

"I think I like him, and I dislike that I do.
I think I want him, and I hate that I do. I think he truly is the perfect material for a one-night stand, and I can't believe I'm starting to wonder about it too."

Little miss Goodie-Goodie, Brooke, always played it safe. Spending so much of her time training for the Olympic try-outs, she never had the time to live life carelessly. With (new dreams) of a career in Sports Rehab, the deal Remy has offered to her is a once in a lifetime chance. But is there a hidden agenda behind his offer?

Remy is pure, raw, SEX! His sexy bad-boy image has given him a bad rep but something about the innocent girl he saw in the crowd, gave him hope for a future of something REAL. Now he's affraid he'll loose her, so he offers her a job. But really, all he wants is her.

The tension between these two for the first half of the book is ridiculously HOT. Their relationship is developing but Brooke tries to keep her feelings purely professional. But something about the way he looks at her, always needs her near him, and always finds a way to have her touch him, she finally drives herself crazy with desire and offers herself to him...but then turns her down! (What? OMG, I know!) Just you wait though, there are secrets he must divulge before he looses himself in her...for good.

"I don't know if I'm bad for him, or him for me. All I know is that this is as inevitable as an incoming tsunami, and I'm just bracing for the swim of my life."

Poor Remy, this beautiful blue/black eyed man, is broken inside. Two completely different sides to him, which are almost unmanageable, was even abandoned by his parents. His two best friends, Riley and Pete, are the only one's who know the true Remy. But he needs Brooke to understand him first, truly know him, before he gives in...because when he does, he'll never survive being without her.

As the story goes on, there are more twists. Not just with Remy but with Brooke's sister, Nora. She needs help but will Brooke's actions cost Remy the final fight?? You'll have to read it yourself!

My favorite part of this book is the way their relationship developes. Being a lover of ALL music, like myself, I loved reading the scenes where Remy & Brooke would share music with each other. It became the only way they could openly share feelings with each other, based on the songs they chose. I loved those parts...total swoon worthy when it came to Remy's part. "I want to play you a thousand different songs so you get a clue of what...I feel inside me..."   You'll forever be in my heart, Remy!!! *melts*

I'm ecstatic to see that the author will have FIVE books in this series...and the next one will be due out soon. I can't fucking wait! I'm putting this in my ALL TIME FAVORITES!!

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Undressed

Undressed by Avery Aster


My rating: 3.75 of 5 stars


3.75 Sexy Stars

Where to begin....

The story was unique, I've never read a book that deals with the fashion world, so I was captivated by the details surrounding the trade. The author seems to know what she's talking about!

The characters were strong, I even enjoyed the supporting role of Taddy...she was fierce & sassy, I loved her mouth!

First up, Lex Easton: Daughter of the late rock 'n' roll legend Eddie Easton and owner of the fashion empire Easton Essentials. She's a busy gal, sexually frustrated, and will stop at nothing to get what she wants!

Prince Massimo Tittoni, heir to the House of Tittoni dynasty and CEO of Girasoli Garment Company. Paparazzi magnet and sex-god, well endowed and knows how to use it! Il mio bel Principe

I enjoyed the story but there were just a few hang-ups that I had.

When the story starts off, Lex makes the decision to fly to Italy to meet the Prince face to face to settle a little order mishap. She's bound and determined to change the Prince's mind about releasing her fabrics. However, when she gets to Italy, she seems to loose focus and becomes so overwhelmed by the Prince's lifestyle & good looks, thats when her hormones take over. Who can blame her? He's Prince Massimo!

The tension is so thick I can almost taste it, there's no denying that there's something between these two...but it almost takes over the story. I love sex and erotica as much as the next, but I felt like a good chunk of the story became overrun with sex. She was making decisions based on the idea of using him for a casual sex arrangement and all she could think about was getting laid. Normally, I don't mind a good sex scene but even the dialogue in the story turned me off. Lex was sometimes shy and insecure but other times she was vulgar and crude, and her dialogue was a little contradicting to her personality.

Another thing, and I'm not sure how to word this, is that the dialogue and sex didnt match up with the story that the author was trying to convey. It read more like a porn, the way Lex always thought about his you know what, or how bad she needed to get laid. The sexual nature of the story took over and it became less and less about the fashion industry and more about how many times she'd orgasm. I can appreciate a good erotic novel but I enjoy more of the sensual erotic when it comes to romance novels. I don't need hardcore sex that reads more like a porn than a romance novel...except for when thats the point of the story ;)

There's certainly something about the two characters, I get their physical attraction but I was slightly annoyed when the first four letter word declaration was made, we're talking days people, not weeks or even months. I understand the notion of 'love at first sight' but that wasn't hinted at all throughout the book until the first person dropped the "L" bomb. Then all of a sudden it's like, they were both on the "L" train and headed towards their HEA, in no time flat!

So basically I thought the sexual connotation of the story was a little forced. BUT I liked the characters and storyline. Lex was witty and she had some classic phrases, especially when it came to her inner monologue. The Prince was a charmer and definitely a romantic, how could I not love him? There were parts I wish were longer, and parts I wished were shorter...but I still enjoyed the story.

**I was asked to read this story in exchange for an honest review!**

Confessions Collection Vol. 1

Confessions Collection Vol. 1 by Leila DeSint

My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

4.5 Dysfunctional Stars!

I devoured this book, couldn't get enough! This volume is collections 1-9 (10-12 are still in the works). Although there's a slight cliff hanger at the end, I can't WAIT to get my hands on the next set of chapters! I feel out of my element trying to review this book, it was quite complex, but here it goes...

(My) Confessions of a Voyeur:

Meet Desniah Williams, daughter of a very influential man:

She's beautiful...but broken. "To say I am messed up is like saying the devil is evil, simply a matter of fact."

At the tender age of 9, when most girls are playing with dolls and running away from boys that have cooties, she experiences the unwanted comfort of a man...a dirty, manipulative man, who coerces her into accepting his touch even though its wrong, so very wrong!

From these continuous, terrible, horrific, unimaginable events...her mind tries to cope and creates an alter ego.

Meet London Brown-employed by The Agency:



London is a professional whore. She allows men to use her for sex but she enjoys it, she's good at it, but most importantly it's because she's always in control.

Over the last five years, while London has been employed with The Agency, Des discovers another side of her, one she didn't really know existed...London. Her mind has produced London as a defense mechanism, a way for her mind to cope with the physical connection that she makes with men. Des doesnt know how to accept a man's touch, she's terrified of making that connection. Her and London are complete opposites and only one man knows about both, her best friend of many years...

Meet Rhys Christos Edward Stowell, a philanthropist:




He's been her friend, her confidant, her savior, but he's harbouring dark desires. He has specific tastes, which has led him to remain a virgin, because he can't act on them. He knows what turns him on and excites him, but it's dark and dangerous. Fortunately for him, Des has confided her dark desires also...and what do you know, they're very similar!

Coincidentally, the five years that London has taken over Desniah's mind/body, it's been that exact length of time since her friend & potential true love walked out of her life.

Meet Caden Jacob Carrington (V) the Fifth, a politician:
(For the record, yes, I stole this casting from Amber...cuz she nailed it!)



Caden and Des have a history, a confusing history, but one none the less. He's loved her almost his whole life. She loved him once and he broke her heart. She has secrets, ones that will most likely destroy him, but he keeps pushing to see her. Upon hearing of her profession, he hires London for a 'session', to try and reconnect. Unforunately, she's beyond repair and he has no idea what he's getting himself into. He fights hard to break down her walls, to get through to Des, but there's one problem...London won't let him in.

This twisted tail of Des, London, Rhys, and Caden is a mind-fuck. She's caught between her two personalities. One man accepts her the way she is and brings out the side of Des that she once thought was gone. The other man has settled for London only because Des is unavailable to him (emotionally) but wants desperately to get back the woman he loved. I'm no genius but I know that neither of these relationships are healthy. In fact, I'm sure they're more detrimental to Des/London's ability to grip reality. But who do you trust? Who do you love? How do you balance two personalities? Not even the shrink knows what's best for her! So what side of her will ultimately prevail...the corrupted devil or broken angel?

I would definetly recommend this book for anyone who loves dark books. The subject matter is sensitive and the Confessions from London are very provocative....but hot, none the less!

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Picture Perfect

Picture Perfect by Ella Fox


My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars


4.5 Sexy-As-Sin Stars!

Kudos to Ella Fox for creating another SEXY romance novel. If there's anyone that can write sex...it's her!!

*I'm sad to say that I could not cast either Tessa or Flynn. I just couldn't find any one sexy enough to do either one of them justice...but use your imagination, sometimes that's the best way to do it!*

Flynn Fucking-Mason Rand, the most SEXY & ROMANTIC Rock Star! Six years ago, during the start of a horrible concert, his eyes locked onto the deepest, richest chocolate brown eyes he'd ever seen. He sang to her all night, mentally dedicated his performance to her, without even knowing her name. That night changed his life, he knew he had to change or he'd hit rock bottom. Now starting his band's final tour, he meets Tessa.

Tessa Hamilton's work as a professional photographer snagged the eye of the lead singer to the Renegade Saints. Little does he know, that he's her ultimate crush. Having been to many concerts, his picture all over her wall, and the only man to bring her to orgasm without even being in the room, Flynn is her dream man and she's beyond excited...for her career, of course.

Love at first sight, destiny, fate, soul mates...whatever you want to call it, that's Flynn & Tessa. Drawn together so many years ago, now they can't keep their eyes off each other, yet again. Upon their first real meeting, sparks are flying, tension is thick, and everyone can feel it! But she keeps her heart guarded, for fear of falling to hard, to fast. Flynn, on the other hand, can't describe the feeling he has but he knows that he can never let her go.

"I promise you that I'm not trying to fuck and run, Tess, but YOU aren't sure of that yet. You also don't fully know that you can trust me. I know that I have to earn that trust. This isn't a fling so it's not something that I have any experience with, to be honest. You're different, sweetness. For you, I want everything to be just right."

Flynn was amazing. He's got the badass rock star vibe but poor does he know how to love. His body is a temple and I shall worship him! I loved his POV more than anything, it was a journey. Although Tessa was a great female lead, she kind of pissed me off sometimes. TALK people, that will eliminate so many fucking problems in the furture!
The ending seemed a bit rushed, even the Epilogue, so that's one reason for not giving this a full 5 stars. Also, there wasn't much of a climax. There's the typical misunderstanding and fight/break up scene...but that's one downfall to having both his & her POV's...it take away from the mystery of what the other is thinking, so you know exactly how the make-up scene is going to go. But anway, I do love this author and her other books...she does NOT disappoint! Can't wait for book two...Cole (Mmmmmm)!

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Falling into You

Falling Into You by Jasinda Wilder


My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars


4.5 Painfully Healing Stars!


"I wasn't always in love with Colton Calloway; I was in love with his younger brother, Kyle, first. Kyle was my first one true love, my first in every way."

This book is truly heartbreaking. There was a point when I almost didn't think I could take much more. My heart literally broke in two, espcially watching Nell try to cope at the loss of her first true love.

"I wanted nothing more than to climb into the box with him and quit breathing, find him in whatever came after life."

Kyle was the perfect boyfriend: caring, sensitive, romantic, and loving. He had their future all planned out, things were going to be perfect! But sometimes reality is painful and almost too hard to bare. But we keep living, replacing pain with a different kind of pain, sometimes physical and sometimes mental.

"Time heals all wounds, right? Well, maybe I've had enough time, and now I just need to move on, let go. Have something that makes me happy, after so long in misery."

Two years later, Nell runs into Colton (again), Kyle's older brother. They're in New York, she's going to school and he's running a mechanic shop in Queens. As a hobby and a passion, he performs at a bar and out on the streets. He plays beautiful music with his guitar and his sexy raspy voice melts my heart, and he catches hold of Nell's soul. They have chemistry and connect on a level that's both foreign and unexplainable to them. Knowing their both broken, they try to heal each other.

"Forgetting is the mind's way of helping you heal. Helping you move on. You did love him, Nell. He was your first. Your best friend before that."

Sometime's in death, people say everything happens for a reason. I don't believe that, so I don't believe that Kyle died so that Colton and Nell could be together. Fate would have to be one cruel bitch for that to be the reasoning behind his death. But sometimes I think shit happens, no reason or explaination, it just does. However, I am a believer that what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. Colton and Nell used each other to chase away the ghosts of loved ones, bury the pain, and to try and move on.

"He doesn't fix me, doesn't heal me. He just makes life worthwhile. He helps me remember to breathe, shows me how to smile again. He kisses me, and I can forget pain, forget the urges to cut for the pain that erases the emotions."

I have to admit, I was almost glad it was over. There's only so much heartache one can feel, right? I was at my breaking point, if I had to suffer through one more episode I may just have broken down myself. But I was also disappointed how quickly it ended. I only hope there can be more for Colton and Nell. They were painfully beautiful together, they both were damaged but that's what made them perfect for each other.

"I'm not just falling in love with you, Nell. I'm falling into you. You're an ocean, and I'm falling in, drowning in the depths of who you are."

 

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Comfort Food

Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas


My rating: 4 of 5 stars


4.5 Stars!

Warning: This book is NOT a love story. It's not a light read so if you're easily offended or looking for a HEA, then turn back now. There is no love story here. There's a connection between these two people but it was built more on conditioning than love, hence why I did not label this a 'romance' novel.

I'll never look at Chicken Noodle Soup the same way again, this book may have just ruined it for me! I didn't know what to expect when I started reading this, I was just looking for a challenging story...becareful what you wish for, eh? Total MIND FUCK!

It's hard to write a review on such a complex story. I could break it down by paragraphs or chapters but then it'll take away from the individual reading experiences. You're left to form your own opinion but here's my take on it...

Emily went from being a victim to a willing participant. This gradual transformation was easy for me to justify since I felt her pain, her fear, and also learned from her conditioning. He ruined her, broke her, and this became all she knew. Her life before no longer existed and she could never go back, not after all that had happened.

The author changed POV's during the sex scenes, I'm guess it was to lessen the blow about being raped, since first person POV makes it hard to seperate yourself from the character. But I wasn't bother by it, maybe that makes me shameful too? I never judged either character, infact I was pleased the way Emily handled things...in theory, I would have done the same. I even felt bad for him, at one point. I understood what he wanted and what he needed. Sure, it was a LITTLE unethical, but it worked, didnt it?

I felt a little let down at the end, I wanted more. The plot came around full circle, but the romantic in me wanted more details and to see how the rest of their story played out.

This author is certainly unique with her writing. She conditioned ME during this book. I wanted to have a normal reaction to this book, of disgusted and horror, but instead I was captivated by this experience and accepted the fate of Emily...with open arms. I will definitely keep her other books in mind, when I'm in the mood for something different.

The Dark Prince

The Dark Prince by S.L. Jennings


My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5+ Magically Delicious Stars!

A cliffhanger of all mother loving cliffhangers! Ugh, can't a girl catch a break??

This book was TERRIFIC! Full of suspense, action, mystery, magic, love, sex, TWISTS & TURNS galore, witty banter, and so much more! Passion heats up, relationships crumble, new desires are brewing, and the unexpected happens.

I've already introduced you to Gabriella & Dorian, so let's meet two more important characters:

First up, for best supporting character, Niko...Dorian's playboy little brother:

This man had me in STICHES! He was crazy, sexy, flirty, and would have gotten into my panties upon first glance. "...I mean, come on, look at me. I'm every girl's wet dream plus I'm pretty fucking awesome. You'll see." Sure, he was a little full of himself, but he's got every right. But in all seriousness, he played a major part in this book, filling the absence for a certain character who had other 'obligations'. Him and Gab's didn't hit it off right away but she eventually warmed up to him. He had some hilarious moments, I'll say just wait until the Halloween party, you'll love his costume!!

 

Next up is Jared. Gab's long time crush and best friend:

He played a big part too. Like everyone else, he had some ups and downs but I couldn't have imagined this book without him. He was Gabs savior, her rock, comfort, and strength. He stepped in when she felt alone and broken. "I'm not asking to be a replacement. I know that's something I could never be...but if you could just try. Try to let me love the hurt away. Try to let me in so I can heal the parts of you that are broken. I'll make it my mission to bring you back to life." Oh sweet, sweet Jared. You take my breath away. He didn't deserve Aurora or even Gabs. He deserves someone that can return the love that he wholeheartedly gives. Not just a piece of someone's heart, body, and soul...he needs to possess it all! So many unresolved things with Jared, the book will leave your loved for him shattered.

Then there's Aurora. That piece of shit female who makes me ashamed to be a woman. She almost had me fooled, I almost wanted to like her. Her true colors finally made an appearance and she's as dark and manipulative as they come. I couldn't possibly cast her, I couldnt find someone ugly enough on the inside to properly portray her essence. She deserves to rot in hell for what she's done, I only hope she gets exactly that in the next book!

So carrying on, the book picks up exactly where the first leaves off (after another cliffhanger, which I hate so damn much)! Gabriella decides to confront Dorian. To find out who he really is and how he fits into her world. The title I'm sure will explain some things, but let's say he knows exactly who Gabriella is and has known this whole time...maybe even longer.

Dorian was like a roller coaster in this book, up and down. I was pissed at him, then fell deeply in love with him, then I was broken hearted for him, and then I was blaming him for everything wrong that happened. But despite what went on, I never once doubted his love for Gabs. It was hard to see but I always figured there was a reason for all the termoil in this book...his heart was always in the right place. One thing for sure, his fiery chemistry with Gabs was hot in the first book, but was EXPLOSIVE in this one. The things that man can do with his hands...HOT DAMN!

Now Gabs, I really loved her in this book. So strong, determined, brave, courageous. But her worst fears came to life. She was left broken hearted, betrayed by the love of her life. The soul she was meant to love for an eternity. But she had two men to pick up the pieces. "Just keep holding me for now. Just don't let go. Because right now, you're the only thing holding me together." Poor Gabs, I felt her pain, her emptiness, and I too, was lost. But what surprised me the most, was her final decision into ascension. What side did she choose? That's for you to find out!

Now, if this whole book was about me, I'd tell you exactly what side I'd choose (this has NO reflection on Gabs decision, just my own desire). Here is the alluring explanation of sexuality by Niko: "We don't put a label of sexuality, Gabriella. We aren't limited by human taboos. We do what we feel. We, the Dark, are free to express ourselves intimately with whomever we please."  Mmmm yum...can I have Niko, Dorian, AND Jared then??
OK, sign me up...I'm in!

This author definetly made my watch list. I can't wait to see what she writes next...hopefully it's the next book in this series!

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Dark Light

Dark Light by S.L. Jennings


My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars


4.5 Magical & Mysterious Stars!!!

"It's easy to take something as conventional as your humanity for granted when it isn't threatened. And being that I had no idea what life would be like without mine, I lived it up like there was no tomorrow. Now I have an eternity of tomorrows..."

This book put a spell on me! The complexity of this mythical world is spellbinding. I'm drawn in and desperate to find answers!

There's a war brewing between the Light and the Dark. Two forces, good and evil, natural enemies, and Gabriella is both of them...Light and Dark. She's a hybrid, no one else like her. And both sides fear the unknown, what she'll become, who she'll side with, and how powerful she'll become.

Gabriella just turned twenty. After living a normal life, always blending in, never being anything more than average, she find out that her world is about to change and that she's about to become anything BUT ordinary.





Meet Dorian Skotos, he's sexy and mysterious...and Gabriella can't get enough of him. Hell, I can't get enough of him! He's sex on a stick!



"I want to take my time with you. Torture you slowly. I'm going to savor every second of your undoing." *Melting*

Their physical relationship becomes explosive. He is intense, potent, possibly dangerous, and irresistibly magnetic. But it scares her more, how much she craves him.

"I'm not what I am. I'm not Light. I'm not Dark. I'm HIS."

Setting aside their lust, she's trying hard NOT to fall in love with him. There's an unnatural force pulling them together but it's not just her, because he feels it too.

"No one has ever moved me like you. Ever. The feeling you give me is insane. It's unnatural. You intoxicate me."

Meanwhile her life is quickly changing. She's loosing the relationship of her best friend, Jared, who's heartbroken that she's with Dorian. She's fighting off Aurora, Dorian's ex fling. She finds out a family secret about Morgan, her other best friend, that not even Morgan knows about. Her (adoptive) parents, who've been protecting her, warn her about what's to come, what will happen when she turns 21. She'll gain her powers and then will no longer be hidden from the Light and Dark. She's been invisible to them so far, thanks to her birth parent's dying request, but that won't last much longer.

This book is more of an introduction into the story and characters. There's not much of a climax and ends abruptly on a cliffhanger, which you all know that I hate, but luckily I can start the next book! I'm too curious to stop now...What side will she choose? Who will find her first, Light or Dark? Will someone she loves turn on her? Will she be strong enough to defeat the ones who are after her? SOO MANY QUESTIONS!

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Leo

Leo by Mia Sheridan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


5++ 'The Truth Shall Set you Free' Stars!!!

To say that I LOVED THIS BOOK would be a dramtic understatement. A debut novel this strong? This author will be on my watch list, can't wait to read what she writes next!

When I first started this, I was immediately hooked. The first scene with Leo and Evie was emotional and heartbreaking. After leaning on each other for support while living through the foster care system, their bond grew into something so powerful that it'd take more than death to keep them apart.

Leo:

 

  "I'm going to kiss you now, Evie, and when I do, it's going to mean that you're mine."

Evie:

 


  "Maybe I'm an open book, or maybe love is like a magnifying glass straight into the souls of those who own your heart."

Beautiful story that came from pain, loss, abuse, and being left behind. Eight years after Leo left, Evie had persevered through life regardless of the shit she had been given. She made a life for herself and even though it was without the glitz and glammer, she was content. With her charming personality, compassion for the poeple around her, and love for life, she had a profound impact on me.
Poor Leo, he was separated from the only thing in life that gave him hope...his Evie. She tried to keep his memory hidden, it was too painful to bare, but she still wondered...What became of the boy who left so many years ago??


  " I will prove to you that forever is not just a word, not just a measurement of unending time, but that forever is a place here I will treasure your heart."

Then there's Jake. He had lived a life of recklessness, had his share of women, and had almost driven himself to the point of no return. Then, as a favor to Leo, he watched Evie on the sidelines just to make sure she was ok. But then after their first encounter, his life was never the same. Jake has his secrets but like always, the truth will set you free.

So who won Evie's heart? A memory from childhood? Or the strikingly handsome man before her? Thats for you to find out!

But I will say...Leo had my heart from the start. And Jake? He was a close second.

I would recommend this to everyone!!



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The Tied Man

The Tied Man by Tabitha McGowan


My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 *I've Gone Bloody Mental* Stars!

(Yes, I now talk with an accent)

Warning: This is not a typical love story. This is not hearts and flowers. Most of the sex is NOT consensual! There's also severe drug use and forms of torture (physical & mental).

Normally I prefer my men strong, powerful, witty, stable, and clean. Finn was the exact opposite of then men that appeal to me...but that didn't stop me from loving him!

"...but I had never met anyone quite like the willow-thin young man standing before me: Finn had the face of a fallen angel."

He was broken but tender. His appeal was explained in the book as a "soul to save", which is very true. I enjoyed his interaction with Lilith. No matter how hard he tried to fight his feelings for her, she became a chuisle...his pulse.

Finn was being held prisoner, so to speak, being blackmailed by Blaine mother-fucking Albermarle. Over the past few years at the manor he'd been beaten, raped, and drugged. He'd come to a point in his life where he was slowly dying and didn't have a care in the world...until he met Lilith.

Lilith was spunky, witty, free-spirited, fearless, and had a foul mouth...I loved her! She didn't take shit from ANYONE. If anyone deserved Finn, it was her.

After an unfortunate demand of her father, Lilith is coerced into a 'visit' to the manor. There she meets Finn and discovers that something's just not right. Now she's also being held against her will, for fear of her brother's safety, and she'd determined to fight for Finn...even if that means sacraficing her own wellbeing.

The manor was just pure evil. This is a place where demons came to play. Sick bastards who were into rape, blood play, sodomy, and extreme bondage used the manor for their playground. Blaine, the sole owner and operator of this estate, was horrifying-she knew no boundries and was never told "NO". She blackmailed and coerced people into doing the unthinkable. I would have gotten a LOT of enjoyment out of someone beating her to death! I think her demise was well-played but she deserved SO much more!

I had a hard time with this book. It was long and there were just a few parts in the story that I felt lagged but only because I could not escape the terror, it was continuous. But that's all part of the reading experience, right? Living the terror just like Lilith & Finn did? But the book was written very well. The author changed POV's from Lilith to Finn, so we got to see things from both perspectives. One big disappointment was the abrupt ending, but a little birdie told me there's going to be another book! Overall, regardless of the sick & twisted story, I really liked it...even the crazy dialect, which I found funny.

Bravo Ms. McGowan...you are a pure-evil-genius.

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Wait for You

Wait for You by J. Lynn


My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars


4.5 YOU DON'T DESERVE HIM Stars!

There, I said it...Avery didn't deserve Cam.
I mean, look at him! His eyes make me delirious...




Overall, I really liked it. Cute, romantic, swoon-worthy male lead, great sub-characters, interesting storyline, angst, and more.

I have to be honest here, I didn't feel much of a connection with Avery...not until the end. When reading books like this we usually know something happened to the heroine, that she's harboring a secret. I felt Avery brought up her past too much, even without going into detail...it wasn't much of a mystery to the reader. With that same aspect, it PISSED ME OFF the way she held back from everyone else, ESPECIALLY Cam! She pushed him away more times than she had the right to do...how she didn't loose him permanently is BEYOND me! She went through something awful and had the scars to prove it...I feel bad for her, I really do....HOWEVER, I just didn't like the way she handled it.

Moving on, Cam Cam Cam...how do I love thee? Let me count thy ways...
He was funny, smart, sarcastic, tall, gorgeous, affectionate, romantic, and set-my-panties-on-FIRE sexy (and endowed...the devil in me can't forget that)! But all his goodness was unfortunately held back by the fact that this book is more YA than erotic...bummer :(

Accepting the award for best supporting character, Jacob & Brit. These two had me in stiches! Jacob was flamboyantly batting for the other team and always drooling over Cam. Brit was outrageous and funny. I enjoyed them being around more than being left with Avery's thoughts and the little pity parties she had going for herself. I know, I'm harsh but I just wasn't feeling it with her...sorry. The only redemption she had was towards the end when she finally stood up to her parents and the way she handled things with Molly.

I was also a little disappointed with how it ended. I'm a big fan of Epilogue's and this sorta ended abruptly. But I still enjoyed it. Happy Reading!



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The Education of Caroline

The Education of Caroline by Jane Harvey-Berrick


My rating: 5 of 5 stars


5+ Stars! Emotional, Heart Wrenching, but Full of Hope!

Once in awhile a book comes along that absorbs me. I slip between the covers and the journey becomes my own. I live it, breath it, and dream it. This book devoured me whole but spit me out in pieces. I survived the story of Sebastian and Caro, but not without heartache. However, anything deserving of love, is worth the pain to see it through.

TEN FUCKING YEARS LATER!

Chief Sebastian Hunter is successful but comes with a reputation. He's a womanizer but he's also a broken man. Bitter and cold, using women as he felt he'd been used, trying so hard to forget the hurt that was caused by the only woman he ever loved. What he never saw coming was the plan that fate had put into action...

Lee Venzi, formerly known as Caroline Wilson, is a forty year old, divorced, military journalist. Living her dream of being a writer, she travels the world reporting from the core of a godforsaken war. However content as she seems, she's lonely...missing something she once had, true love.

Now they face new problems while dealing with past scars. Their passion ignites, lust takes over, but will love prevail?

"Caro...I don't understand - why do you love me?"
"Just because...because the sky is blue and the sea is green."

This book will stay with me for a long long time. I'm sad to see it end, to watch them go on without me. Hopefully one day we'll hear more of Sebastian and Caro, but until then I wait and hope, that their love never falls short...and that they get their well deserved HEA.

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The Education of Sebastian

The Education of Sebastian by Jane Harvey-Berrick

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lock me up and call me Mrs. Robinson! I'm in love...with a seventeen year old-surfer boy!!

Dear Author:

Congratulations...on ripping my heart out and stomping all over it!

Sincerely,
Broken Hearted!

Cliffhanger danger...my suggestion is to dive immediately into the next book...it's the only way your heart will mend!

The author does a brilliant job of character developement and growth. Two characters, in love, but in different stages in life. Caroline is 30 and married to a military officer, a man only concerned with work and his social appearance, and she's miserable. So when she meets Sebastian (be still my heart), a 17 year old surfer/high school student, he fawns over her and she finally gets a taste of what it's liked to be loved and cherished. At first, it was physical but as their relationship developes they both fall hopelessly in love. Caroline, knowing his age will get her in trouble, tries to stay away but she just can't deny what her heart wants.

Sebastian is wise for his age. He has a broken relationship with his drunken parents, so he's been taking care of himself for quite awhile. I immiedately loved him. He was sweet and sincere, honest and noble, and sexy as hell but innocent. He made Caroline feel so strong, desired, and worthy of love.

I didn't find the age difference bothersome at all, Sebastian is much more mature than most boys at seventeen and boy does he know how to love! Their love scenes were erotic but sensual. I was smitten with all their time together, it had me feeling like a teenager again and I loved it! But the ending broke my heart in two.

I was in LOVE with this story. The 400 plus pages only cover a few weeks so it's a little long but the whole time you're reading about Caroline and Sebastian, you're on pins and needles. Are they going to get caught? Is someone watching them? Will she leave her husband? What will happen? AHHH, it's enough to drive you insane.

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Dead of Eve

Dead of Eve by Pam Godwin


My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Holy Fucktoids!
This books is in a category all by itself, no comparisons!

Brilliant. Thrilling. Horrific. Suspenseful. Apocalyptic. Imaginative. Lustful.

This story consumed me, devoured me whole, and won't ever let me go. I am awed by this author, captivated by the complexity of the story, and fearful that I may not survive until the next book comes out!

Picture the world falling apart, a deadly virus had turned humans into monsters, and the only hope is a woman-Evie. She has the skills to kill and can outrun, outsmart, and defeat the enemy. This is my Evie...

SPOILER ALERT

Please do NOT continue if you haven't read the book!

I cursed the author after Joel died. He was the strength Evie needed to survive after her children died and the outbreak spread. It was then that I realized, this story wasn't meant for the HEA that I'm used to. I was going to experience loss, pain (physical & emotional), fear, courage, temptation, lust, and trying to find the will to survive.

The ghosts of The A's haunted my dreams during the first half of the book. It wasn't until the end, when Jesse revealed that Aaron and Annie were responsible for him finding Evie, that I finally came to grips with the harshness of her children's death. As erie was it was, it was also comforting once I understood it. Then when Annie said "Mama...we have to go, but Dada says we'll see you again someday", I shed a tear and finally accepted Joel's fate.

The Drone and his brother scared the SHIT out of me. Call me paranoid or crazy (because I've seen to many movies) but I fear that one day there will be an actual outbreak (of some kind) that will affect millions and destroy (a majority of) civilization. What makes it even more terrifying is when Religion is brought into it. Whether you believe in God, the Devil, Allah, or the Tooth Fairy, people's religious beliefs are the strongest determination for a plan of this magnitude.

The most important piece of the puzzle. Joel told Evie to trust Mind, Body, and Soul...The Guardians. When she finally pieced it all together, it was like seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I heard the angels sing their praises. I felt a rush of relief through my veins. And I finally took my first deep breath of air since starting this book.

Roark, Jesse, and Michio...the ultimate male trifecta. My God, they were delicious, too. Roark, the priest, the forbidden fruit. The guardian of her soul. I'm going to hell for wanting to seduce a man of the cloth. Jesse, he was mysterious and protective. I was sad when she left him behind but overwhelmed when he followed and protected her. I felt even closer to him when he finally helped decipher the meaning of her visions. He was the guardian of her mind. Then Michio, the doctor and guardian of her body, who started off as a friendly enemy then became a passionate lover. She wouldn't have been able to survive without these three men.

"Humanity might be dependent on the most unlikely of heroes, but I had the Yang to my Yin, the Adam to my Eve. Three guarians. Three reasons to care, to fight, to live" - Evie

I may never be the same after reading this book. Bravo, Mrs. Godwin...you really are an evil bitch ;)

Note: Since reading this book, I've become friends with this author and I can say without a doubt, that she's the most unique individual that I've ever come across. She's currently writing two more books to this series, plus another one (unrelated to this story). She's a very talented writer, so I hope you enjoy her writing as much as I do. Please visit her website at: www.pamgodwin.com.
That is all :)

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