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Him
by Sarina Bowen, Elle Kennedy
Series: Him (#1)
Published by: Rennie Road Books
July 28th, 2015
Genre: Contemporary Romance, GLBTQ
Format: eBook
Source: Borrowed
Rating: 3.5 Stars

     They don’t play for the same team. Or do they? 
     Jamie Canning has never been able to figure out how he lost his closest friend. Four years ago, his tattooed, wise-cracking, rule-breaking roommate cut him off without an explanation. So what if things got a little weird on the last night of hockey camp the summer they were eighteen? It was just a little drunken foolishness. Nobody died. 
     Ryan Wesley’s biggest regret is coaxing his very straight friend into a bet that pushed the boundaries of their relationship. Now, with their college teams set to face off at the national championship, he’ll finally get a chance to apologize. But all it takes is one look at his longtime crush, and the ache is stronger than ever. 
     Jamie has waited a long time for answers, but walks away with only more questions—can one night of sex ruin a friendship? If not, how about six more weeks of it? When Wesley turns up to coach alongside Jamie for one more hot summer at camp, Jamie has a few things to discover about his old friend... and a big one to learn about himself.


     This book starts with Jamie and Ryan having to compete against each other for a championship before they graduate from college. They were best friends but something happened the summer before they start college and Wesley stopped talking to Canning.

     On this tournament, Wes and Jamie reconnect and their story starts to develop. The reader learns why Wes stopped communicating with his best friend and slowly their relationship starts developing into something more.

     I liked the story and the development of the characters but a lot of times there were some things that annoyed me and didn't let me enjoy the story. Also, although the book is told from both Jamie and Ryan's point of view, they are both told in first person and I lot of the time I got confused as to whom was I reading for.

     The story continues with Us, but I think this book stands on its own and it is not necessary to read the other stories (unless you fell in love with this couple and want to continue their story).
January 25, 2019 No comments
The Dad Next Door
by Stephanie Dees
Series: Family Blessings (#1)
Published by: Harlequin: Love Inspired
April 18th, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Source: Publisher (via JustRead)
Rating: 3.5 Stars

     A Place to Call Home 
     Lawman Joe Sheehan is desperate to bond with the daughter he's just discovered he has. But as a virtual stranger to twelve-year-old Amelia, the task seems impossible. Until Claire Conley moves to town. A social worker renovating a mansion into a foster home, Claire is the first person to get through to Amelia. Falling for the single dad was not on Claire's to-do list. But with Joe and Amelia around, the house finally starts to feel like home. Claire's ready to fight to convince Joe that together they've done more than fix a house…they've built a family.


     The Dad Next Door is a small town story about second chances in life.

     Claire Conley just receive a plantation home from her biological father and she wants to convert it into a foster home. Her adoptive mother had died recently and she has just broken up an engagement and so she is looking for a new beginning.

     Joe Sheehan is back home recuperating from an injury and has recently found out that he is a father. His daughter is 12 year old Amelia and she is being a difficult child. Joe has no idea what to do about her and when she opens up to Claire, Joe is desperate to know how to make her do the same thing with him.

     I really liked this story. I felt like Joe and Claire had a connection because of their similar past. I think Claire helped Joe with understanding Amelia and giving her the space that she needs. I also think Joe help Claire with her insecurities about opening up the house for children that needed the help.

     I really love the connection with all the characters, not just the main characters, and the small town feel.

     I requested just this first book because I didn't know if I would like the author but after reading this book I will be definitely picking up the rest of the series.

     I really recommend this book to anybody.
December 20, 2018 No comments
Kingdom of Ash
by Sarah J Maas
Series: Throne of Glass (#7)
Published by: Audible Studios
October 23, 2018
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Audiobook
Source: Purchased
Rating: 5 Stars

     Years in the making, Sarah J. Maas's number-one New York Times best-selling Throne of Glass series draws to an epic, unforgettable conclusion. Aelin Galathynius's journey from slave to king's assassin to the queen of a once-great kingdom reaches its heart-rending finale as war erupts across her world....
     Aelin has risked everything to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. Aware that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, though her resolve begins to unravel with each passing day....
     With Aelin captured, Aedion and Lysandra remain the last line of defense to protect Terrasen from utter destruction. Yet they soon realize that the many allies they've gathered to battle Erawan's hordes might not be enough to save them. Scattered across the continent and racing against time, Chaol, Manon, and Dorian are forced to forge their own paths to meet their fates. Hanging in the balance is any hope of salvation - and a better world.
     And across the sea, his companions unwavering beside him, Rowan hunts to find his captured wife and queen - before she is lost to him forever. 
     As the threads of fate weave together at last, all must fight, if they are to have a chance at a future. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever in the explosive final chapter of the Throne of Glass series.


     I was expecting this book so much, so I put away my TBR list. Is not like I haven’t done it before. Since I started this audiobook, I was very addicted to him. Seriously, even in my car, I can now "read" and drive. I felt so multitasking. Ahem, because you already know how to drive and read. But continuing with the review. *sigh*

     This novel, is a novel. I super love it! It was the perfect final fucking !! This author is a fricking genius. That final!!! Ok, ok let stopped with love, but is because I really LOVE IT!

     The novel is from the point of view of many characters. Mainly from Aeilin, Rowan, Chaol, Yrene, Manon, Dorian, Nesryn, Aedion and Lysandra. I really love him. This is one of the stories that give another context to fantasy novels. It's a perfect ending, just perfect.

     This story is one of those stories that deserve to be taken to the big screen. And if so, please do not edit it as you always do with good things. Once again my slow applause and my ovations for this author. * Here I come again quoting Grey's Anatomy *. Here is the link so you can hear this beautiful story.

November 13, 2018 No comments
Stygian
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Series: Dark-Hunter (#29)
Published by: Tor Books
August 28th, 2018
Genre: Fantasy
Format: eARC
Source: Publisher (via NetGalley)
Rating: 4 Stars

     Born before man recorded time, I lived for thousands of years, believing myself to be something I’m not.
     Someone I’m not.
     Lied to and betrayed by gods, Daimons, and Dark-Hunters, I’ve struggled to find my way in a world where I’ve been cursed since the moment a vengeful goddess prematurely ripped me from my mother and planted me into the womb of an innocent woman who thought me her son.
     Trained as a slayer and predator, I’ve learned to fit in and stay low. To become a tool for evil. Until I was sent to kill the one woman I couldn’t. My hesitation cost her, her life.
     Or so I thought. In an act of betrayal that makes all the others pale in comparison, I’ve learned that things are not what they seem in this world and that my Phoebe still lives.
     Now I will have to travel into the very pits of Hades to try and save her, even as everyone around me attempts to steal what little soul I have left. There’s only one person at my back and I’m not sure I can trust her either, for she was born of an enemy race. Yet sometimes the road to redemption is one that singes us to our very core. And if I fail to find the answers I need to save Phoebe, more than just my wife will die.
     We will lose the world. Both human and Daimon. 
     ~Urian of the House of Aricles


Disclaimer:

This copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of it or the content of my review.

     The first 3/4's of the story was so amazing. We get to see Urian grow up and get into mischief but at the same time grow up fast and have to take responsibility for his older siblings. Every moment of that first part (until the 2000's) his life is one tragedy after another but at the same time, he has found happiness throughout it all.

     There where a couple of things that had me confuzzled and others that annoyed the hell out of me but it wasn't that bad as to take away from my enjoyment. From about the moment where the series timeline starts (somewhere in the year 2000's) you start getting to see situations that happened in previous books. So I'm sorry to say that if you've not read this series I recommend you do. Although many say you just need to read the book previous to this one only I think you will be lost if you don't read at least from Acheron's book on as many of the fights of previous books are glossed over. You have all these people going to fight and then it jumps on to after the fighting has ended.

     Now the last 25% of the book was kind of a copy paste of many of the direr situations that Urian participated on with a few sentences added in Urian's POV. Now many people might hate that but I'm always a little bit lost on this books so I was grateful for them.

     And lastly, I found the ending cute and anti-climatic. I was hoping for so much more. Now with all this, you're asking yourself "why then did she rated this book 4 stars?" Well, it was more like 3.5 stars and like I mention the first 75% of the book was so good. And although I was a bit disappointed in the book I still loved it and it made me tear up.

     I want to read the next one if it's the heroine I'm hoping. If not I'll still read it to see if some of the questions I have get answered.
September 07, 2018 No comments
Tower of Down
by Sarah J. Maas
Series: Throne of Glass (#6)
Published by: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
September 5th, 2017
Genre: Fantasy
Format: ePub
Source: Purchased
Rating: 5 Stars

     Chaol Westfall has always defined himself by his unwavering loyalty, his strength, and his position as the Captain of the Guard. But all of that has changed since the glass castle shattered, since his men were slaughtered, since the King of Adarlan spared him from a killing blow, but left his body broken.
     His only shot at recovery lies with the legendary healers of the Torre Cesme in Antica—the stronghold of the southern continent's mighty empire. And with war looming over Dorian and Aelin back home, their survival might lie with Chaol and Nesryn convincing its rulers to ally with them.
     But what they discover in Antica will change them both—and be more vital to saving Erilea than they could have imagined.


     What can I said about this book -just read the author- come on is Sarah-freaking-J-fabulous-Maas. You can tell just by the author how the story's going to be. It's funny I specifically chose this story because I was the Maid of Honor at my friend wedding. So, I thought this is a big book so I can split it into several days since I will not have much time. I did not know weddings can be so hard and being the maid of honor harder. Wedding aside, as I mentioned I got so engaged that I could not put it aside. OMG!

     Whoever has been following these series know about Chaol. I had a hate-love relationship with him, still, have it. I said through the series when I was reading that he was a total jerk, even though he wants to protect Aelin, he still couldn't accept her. Thank God Aelin pass the page and now is with *spoiler alert* the magnificent, hot, fabulous, sexy fae Rowan (maintenance needs a mop for all the slobber I'm dropping around me). Coming back to Chaol, well he plays an important part in the life of Aelin and Dorian. I feel bad for what happened to him but we'll see more of him in this book.

     What can I said about Nesryn, I haven't heard much about her, or maybe I really hadn't pay much attention until now.  I am so glad that she is the first captain of the royal guard, even though is by name. Those who have been follow the books will understand. I will not tell since I have been saying a lot of spoilers. She is a kick-ass woman, I love that. I love to read more about her in this book.

     Is a great book! Guess what? I already order it on Hardcover for my future library!
August 29, 2018 No comments
Don't Fight It
by Samantha A. Cole
Series: Hazard Falls (#1)
Published by: Suspenseful Seduction Publishing
July 27th, 2018
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Format: eARC
Source: Publisher (Via Hidden Gems Books)
Rating: 4 Stars

     When it feels right, don't fight it. 
     Shane and Tucker have been mourning their wife's death for two years. Their love for each other and their daughter has gotten them through the rough time. But while Shane is ready to take a chance on a new future, Tucker is stuck in the past, finding it hard to let go. 
     Paige is trying to put her life back together after her marriage crumbled following her husband's arrest. Leaving California behind, she moves to Kansas, taking a job as a housekeeper and a nanny to a six-year-old girl. 
     She shouldn't be dreaming of her sexy new bosses, but after seeing a steamy encounter between the two men, she can't get either of them out of her mind. 
     Shane is certain Paige is the one who can finally heal them, but convincing her and Tucker might take a little scheming. Will it backfire or give them all a second chance at love?


Disclaimer:

This copy was provided by the publisher via Hidden Gems Books for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of it or the content of my review.

     I've been on a semi-reading slump lately. This means that I've been fine with listening to audiobooks but haven't been able to find a book I can sink my greedy paws into; until this one. Don't Fight It is a sweet story of a second chance at love.

     From the moment you meet Shane on his phone call with his cousin to the end, you are engaged in a constant battle of cheering the threesome on and cursing the bad and jealous people throughout the whole story that want to do them harm.

     I found Paige to be very strong (especially at the beginning dealing with Tucker) and sweet at the same time. The more I learned about her and Tucker and Shane the stronger the characters are and the more I connected with them.

     Another thing I liked about this story is that the author really marked the difference between Shane and Tuck, not just physically but in personality. They could not be more opposites and I found that made them more likable and gave the reader a better chance to connect with them.

     One thing that bothered me was the situation with Brenna's boyfriend and how uneventful it culminated. That's why I didn't give this book 5 stars. I loved this book and I'll be definitively looking forward to the next book which I hope is Lane and Marie Lou (I think that's her name, I know there is definitively a Lou in there) and I wouldn't mind a novella about Tuck's sister and Gavin.
August 23, 2018 No comments
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