A collection of all of my book reviews. Also posted on my Instagram account (@only.ever.books).
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Beautiful nightmare
Oh, wow…. I am at a loss for words. You will love and hate their story that’s for sure
If you are a fan of college romances, bully romances, romances with plots and twists then this book is IT for you. It has all the feels in it that it needs and more.
Lux with her whole being and past just makes you want to hug her and not let go. Her whole story is just tragic and sad and you notice as the book goes on how she becomes more and more sure of herself. And her roomies became really dear caring friends.Hawk is a young man who is just caught between two emotions. Caught between past and present. Whose story is being rewritten. Despite everything, you kind of like him from the beginning, even if you don’t want to. I had a theory at the beginning that I was convinced was right. only to get a twist that I never expected, and man, it had it in spades. a really good story with events, twists and endings that surprised and left me wanting more. Can’t wait for the next part. And old acquaintances we meet again by the way. Highly recommended.
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Perfect Chaos
By Leila James
Trope: YA, NA, College romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contains / Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💓/🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥/💣💣💣💣/💧💧💧💧
“OMG! This book got me on my knees!”
If you read the first book of the shadow river elite, then you know it ended with a little cliffhanger, or with an outlook on what happens next. Therefore we are immediately drawn into the story of Raven and Maddox. I think I cried more often than the character themselves for their stories. I really and absolutley love Raven. What a beautiful human being with the heart and soul of a caring daughter, friend and roommate. And Maddox? Boy, I never read about a male character who was so full of everything and stands by it. He has flaws, issues and a temper problems, but that is what makes him, him and I Loved it. His roughness and edges are real. Their way with each other was hard, rough and sometimes painful. Trust issues, angst and lack of communication are in the way. There were things I didn’t see coming, again. Things I thought would happen, but gladly didn’t and things that were unbelievable.. Ravens passion is impressive but also her weak point. Maddox does everything other than impress this family, more the opposite. But how far are you willing to go? And what happens when in the end the perfect chaos comes to your rescue? Wow. Highly recommended.
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🎨Sweet Punk
By Leila James
Trope: Young adult, College Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💓😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥🔥
Favourite Quote: “ I trust you, Star, with everthing I am”.
I’m not ready to say goodbye. Not in the least. 6 people, 6 mostly tragic backgroungds makes 3 wonderful love stories. This time isn a „favourite“ couple for me. But that is good. I liked them all the same. But Kellan`s and Star`s story got to me the most. The devastating try to be „normal”, the wish to be accepted as you are, being loved and understand. Never have two people been better for each other than these two. I could and I`ve felt with their thouights, behaviour and actions. Kellan was such a brave guy. His will to be the man for Star. To overcome his deep issues. He will always have a special place in my heart. And Star? She is a strong girl most of the time. Despite everything she never gave really up. And especially not when it counted most. There was never once the question if there will be a HEA. Only in which way we get it. Yes, it was painful. Yes, it was difficult. But worth every minute. The “bad” circumstances in this story? Yeah, that was hard to read. From both sides. But it made the end oh so much sweeter. Leila has created a world that will be impossible to forget, or to let go completly. At least for me. She writes her stories in a way that you cannot put the book down. I tried. Many times. So, I read it in one go. And in the end there was only one big regret. Why is it over? Thank you, Leila.
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🚓The first heartbreak 💃(Brookhaven Blues Series Book 1)
By Amanda Bailey
Trope: Second chance romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contains / Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💓/💔💔💔/🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Favourite Quote: “I was going to say I’m done denying I still have feelings for you”
“When a cop, a ballerina and their history reunite.”
A beautiful written romance, about a couple of highschool sweethearts with the saddest and most selfless break up. When Kennedy and Travis reunite 18 years later, chances for a second chance a small at first. But their love once was big and the remnants are bigger. Sparks fly and so they become relatively fast overwhelmed by their feelings. But as always there are hurdles to overcome, broken hearts to repair, mistrust to usher away and then someone or something gets in the way. I liked Kennedy very much, despite everything she makes the best of it. Work, home, her feelings. And Travis. He made a bad choice, or an unthoughtful one, but he is the bookboyfriend dreams are made of. I am so ready for the next book in this world. Because the people there are so kind and beautifully written, you want to know, what is next.
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🚓The second chance 💍(Brookhaven Blues 2)
By Amanda Bailey
Trope: Small Town romance, Second chance romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contains / Feels like: 🔥🔥🔥🔥/💧💧💧💧/💓💓💓💓💓
Favourite Quote: “I have nothing without you. Nothing! I’ve never moved on. Never stopped loving you. My love for you is forever, Laney. Like I promised you on our wedding day”.
“My favourite Brookhaven Guy”
Wow, what a deep story. So many emotional themes, so many feelings, so much Logan and Laney. I was drawn into the story so quickly that I almost read it all in one go. I kept wanting to know what was going to happen next. Laney’s story is sad and you immediately feel for her. Guided by her own thoughts, she made a decision 8 years ago that turned out to be the biggest mistake of her life. In an attempt to make everything right from her perspective, she made a serious mistake. As a devoted kindergarten teacher and nice person, her life suddenly goes off track and brings Logan, her ex-husband, back into her life. Logan has never really recovered from the loss of his wife and the divorce. He is stuck and can’t move on. When fate throws Laney under the bus, he sees his chance has come. A really moving story with two wonderful characters who you can’t even blame for wrong decisions or acceptance. So far, despite everything, my favorite book of the series. But I am very curious about Matt’s story.
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The Third Girl (Brookhaven Blues 3)
By Amanda Bailey
Trope: Second chance romance, Small town romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feels like:💓💓💓💓💓💔💔💔💔💔😭😭😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥🔥
Favourite Quote: The cold, hard truth is that I’m the third girl in his life.
This can`t be the end!
Oh my god, nooo, please tell there are some cousins or friends or anyone else, because I’m not ready for this series to end! No other book in a long time had me brought to tears that often. Matt`s story would be sad, that much was clear through the previous books. But that it was gonna be this hard? You could literally feel his grief and pain. All of his emotions. Skylar is such a caring person. Her will to help and support is so strong and I adored her for that. You could feel the connection between Matt and Skylar. The way everything slowly changed and turned. Nothing was easy or simple, nothing was gone with time, but that was exactly what made my day. Because that is life. This book was not a fairytale, it was real and raw and beautiful. I loved it. I want more of these beautiful people. Maybe an epic epilogue?
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The Final Score
By Maren Moore
Trope: Sport romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💓🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😭😭😭
Favourite Quote: „I told you I’d give you the world, Em, and this is only the start.“
I am obesessed with this series!
OMG! Maren, what have you done to me? You made me a sobbing mess almost the whole book through. I am clearly and truly obesessed with this series. And Graham and Emery, oh boy, are these two my favourite people in the book world right now.
What has make Emery a 180 turn. I loved her sooo much in this book. Her changing, her thoughts and what length she went for her family. Absolutely awesome.
No need to talk about Graham, or? How can anyone not love him? He is bookboyfriend perfection in perfection.
Graham and Emery set the score very high in this one. After a few obstacles they are stronger as a couple as before, and their love for their girls is completely adorable. No matter what goes on.
The story is a mix true love and sadness. Settled in with real life experiences that everyone can comprehend and the outcome of these. But written with so much heart and sensitiveness that it on instant breaks your heart to put it together in next moment, stronger than before. I can’t wait for next book, and am already sad by the thought that it is ALMOST the end. For that? I m not ready and will never be.
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💕The Road Home 🔥
By Amy Alves
Trope: Friends-to-lovers, Small Town Romance, Forced Proximity
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contains / Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💓/🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥/💧💧💧💧
Favourite Quote: “I love you too much to let you lose yourself. Only and always, be you.”
“Made me cry, because it is the end of an era”
Wow, this was it. The last book in the Landry Love Series. And right now, I’m speechless. With every book I’ve read from this series, I was saying, that was my favourite couple. In the the end there were Willa and Evan on place 2 and Hayden and Chloe on top. But Sean and Sadie? Oh my! I’m really sad, that it is the end. Scratch that, I am full on crying on this fact. I’ve often said this is THE bookboyfriend, but boy, I didn`t expect Sean. He tops everyone else for a while. A sweet, caring, loving guy, with a heart so big it is unbelievable. And Sadie is, despite everything that she has experienced, a fierce woman with a beautiful soul. These two complement each other in the best ways. So perfect as a couple, as friends. A beautiful written story for these two and an great ending for the series itself. I am sad, but happy for a great closure. End of an era. Thank you Amy.
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🔥Reckless Princess 🖤
By Tracy Lorraine
Trope: Dark mafia, high school, bully romance, young adult
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟
Contains / Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💔💔💔💔/💣💣💣/🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Favourite Quote: “I know it’s crazy, I know you feel like you barely know me. But I need you, Demon, in a way I didn’t even know was possible.“
“Anticipated sequel, cruel cliffhanger”
Tracy writes the best stories but her cliffys are cruel. I expected a lot but nothing is guaranteed in this book. It picks up seamlessly where the first book leaves off. Toby makes a 180 degree turn from the beginning. He has come to an important realization. For Jodie, new insights become her reality. Her entire story is and has been rewritten. Emotional chaos on all sides and the question of how to continue, can it go on at all. I am, hands down, in this part really a huge fan of Toby. Yes, he screwed up a lot in the first book, more than that, but here he makes up a lot of ground for me. Jodie has a lot to deal with and I’m right there with her. In this part, a lot builds up, explains itself and gives room for several possibilities. I also found it very nice and important that the other characters were so often a part here. The end? Oh man, how can you wait until the next part for the answers. Mental cinema at its best. Emotionally deeper than the predecessor, in all directions, but sooooo well written. I was in the middle of it instead of just being there. A really rousing series that includes many directions.
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🎭Dreams of you 📚
By Carina Adams
Trope: New adult, friends-to-lovers, small town romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contains / Feels like: 💓💓💓💓/💧💧💧/🎭/📚
“Just the beginning…”
The author was new to me but the content of the story read like my favorite books, so I was in. At first I was confused but then I understood and quickly got into the story. Carina Adams gave me a book I didn’t know I needed. We see the beginning of a young love affair between two teenagers who have known each other their whole lives and have only ever been friends. Or at least didn’t want to admit to each other anymore. Lennon is a rather introverted but not shy girl who loves reading more than normal teenage stuff. Still, guys are starting to notice her. This puts Dean on the map. Does he have to or should he now slowly do something? He is the epitome of the golden boy. Everyone knows him, likes him and is friends with him. Both are gradually getting closer, but there are some obstacles and people in their way to each other and with each other. And then, it begins, becomes exciting and the cliffhanger comes. Book 1 end. Well, what can I say, I can hardly wait for the second part. Because with the short intro and the equally short outtro can be guessed, there is still a lot to come. I am EXCITED.
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🏒The Scorecard 🏒
By Maren Moore
Trope: Brother’s best friend, Hockey romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💓/🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Favourite quote: This is unreal. He’s the human version of a golden retriever. I’m convinced.
“Daddy Graham makes me swoon”
I really liked Reed and Holland’s story already, but this one surpasses them. How wonderful is Graham, please. Hello? Yes his reputation wasn’t really the burner, but he turned it around unerringly and I was immediately a bit in love with him. Emery seems a bit cold and career-obsessed at first, but when you look deeper you see that it’s all a kind of self-protective mechanism. She was hurt and now puts her career above everything. More than she already does. Since both are not completely open and honest with each other, it complicates things a lot. Especially after the discovery of the pregnancy. Will Graham be able to convince Emery or will there be more complications for the two of them. When a list, the attempt of conviction and an unplanned pregnancy suddenly make two people completely different.
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💕All The Little Things 💔
By Rachel Leigh
Trope: Brother’s best friend romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💓/💔💔💔💔💔
Favourite Quote: “ I dare you to accept it and promise me forever because, without you, forever doesn`t exist.“
“A whole new level of Brother`s best friend romance“
I don’t know what to say or how to say it right now. With this story, Rachel Leigh has created a whole new kind of brother best friend romance. No bully, no teasing or anything like that.
It’s a la boy knows girl forever, boy likes girl, girl likes boy. Chance comes love is confessed and they ride off into the sunset. Done! Far from it.
Here „sayings“ like, a broken heart or you are always with me get a new meaning.
Kit and Ryker are so incredibly perfect for each other even though it doesn’t seem that way. I can’t say much without spoiling, so I’ll try to keep it short and to the point.
I love Kit, I like Ryker, and I love the way he is. Their story is bumpy and somestimes heavy. Everything began with friendship as kids, than a harmless kiss created new feelings. But age and friendship didin`t allow Ryker to make a move on Kit. As 2 years later life got harder, Ryker has to leave Oakley shore and Kit behind. And Kit got angry and careless. She enjoyed all the little things, well, the one that she saw as the little ones.
Another 2 years later Ryker has to babysit his best freinds little sister, and she is not so little anymore. He learns fast that Kit took his words the wrong way, and is determind to show her their true meaning and maybe a little more than that too.
I smiled a lot, shook my head a lot, and cried a lot of honest tears towards the end. But of course smiled at the end. It has it in it, all of it. I love it. A story that goes to the heart.
It is so well written that you want and possible will read it in one go. The story is appealing, the writtingstyle fluidly and transpports all the feelings.
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Stolen Trust
By V.T Do
Trope: Second chance romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💓/🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥/😭😭😭😭😭
Favourite Quote: “It’s simple, baby. So simple. Loving you is so easy. It’s as natural as breathing.“
“My favourite couple of the stolen series”
I read this book in one go. At the end of each page I wanted to know how it goes on and then suddenly you were 10% further and so on. I liked Ethan and Joclyn story from this series the most. For some unknown reason, their stories were the closest to me. Ethan, who never got over the early loss of his mother and got on the wrong track and is now still plagued by feelings of guilt. Jocelyn, who has always had to watch her back because of her difficult family circumstances, and who takes care of her brother in a touching way. A meeting of the two years ago changes both lives drastically without both of them knowing at first. When they then work together, more or less by chance, old and new feelings collide. But can they overcome hurt trust, ignorance and secrets to have any chance of happiness? The writing style was fluid, pleasant to read, the story very engaging. There were tearful moments but also heartwarming. And it is a beautiful conclusion to this triology.
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Dead Girls Never Talk
By Sj Sylvis
Trope: Boarding school romance, Hate-to-love romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💓/😢😢😢/💀💀💀💀/🔥🔥🔥🔥
Favourite Quote: “I miss her so much it hurts to breathe”.
“So many unexpected twists and turns”
I started with the book and was immediately carried away. In the story as well as with the people. The writing style is so pleasant and the narrative style exciting that you could not put it down. So I caught me at night while reading, always with the sentence, just the chapter to end. I do not have to say that this night had little sleep for me. The story of Cade and Journey is neither simple nor free of mystery. These lead to the story. Journey’s life was not easy, growing up in an orphanage, the feeling of rejection constantly present. Cade has a family, but sometimes that doesn’t make it any easier. After the events of the last few months, the two meet again at school. Dislike, mistrust and hurt make Journey a loner. Cade’s attempts to talk to her fail. Gradually, and through Cade’s persuasion, Journey’s trust returns. But a danger is still out there. Will the two of them uncover the secrets, can they rekindle old feelings, and are friends really friends, and enemies really enemies. I liked Cade so much, his good intentions. I totally understood Journey and all of her feelings and actions. The chemistry between these two were so intense you could it every second they were together in a room.
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Only Rivals
By Charity Ferrell
Trope: Second chance, romance, small town romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💓/💔💔💔💔/😭😭😭
Favourite Quote: “My biggest regret is letting you go, Amelia”
“Beautiful, sad and humorous, all in one”
There is not often a book that has me wanting to read it in one go. But Jax and Amelias story isn`t just a just love story or just a book. It is so much more. The chemistry between these two is intense you can almost feel it while reading. Yes, there is a sad part in this one, but it is not the main theme. It leads to the story. Jax and Millie know each other since childhood. But every time these two seem to get closer something or at least someone gets in their way. So it happens that Amelia gets in a relationship with Chris, a friend of Jax. Now, years and a tragedy later Jax and Amelia are forced to spend time with each other. But what years ago could have been more than a friendship turned over in something like hate. I like Amelia a lot, there are thing you can´t undertand about her but despite everything she is, through it makes her, her. Jax is difficult, but just in the beginning. When you get to know him, many things or his behaviour makes sense. Every time Jax and Milie are together, things are getting out of hand. I laughed and cried the same amount when they get at each other. A very well written story. I liked everything about it. The story, the people, the writtingstyle and that there was no part to drawn out or seems forgotten. Definitely not my last book by her.
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🏈Broken Ties🏈
By L A Cotton
Trope: Friends-to-lovers, Highschool romance
Feels like: ❤❤❤❤❤💔💔💔💔😭😭
Favourite Quote:“I think I’ve loved you ever since you told me someone’s first kiss should be epic.”
„Rixon Raiders forever and always“
Ok, where to start. I love the stories of Rixon High and the Raiders. I was there from the first book. And now we are coming to the end and I am very very sad. The story of Poppy and Aaron is amazing. Beautiful, a little sad in places and of course romantic. Two teenagers who think so much about everything, worry and hold on to promises there are not many. I was curious every time how it felt when Poppy and Aaron met. Poppy who wanted to be strong but almost always succumbed to her will. Aaron who always thought about what he wanted but told himself he wasn’t allowed to. And his trouble about his future. The pressure Aaron brought to himself. The trouble Poppy got with her mum. As always surrounded by good friends, mean girls and loving parents. It is always nice to see how the characters have changed from the first generation, or in many ways not. I was really looking forward to this story and, as expected, was not disappointed. I can only say that I’m not ready to say goodbye.
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Sexy Beast
By Rachel Jonas & Nikki Thorne
Trope: New Adult, Mafia romance, Secret pregnancy
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feels like: 💀💀💀💀💀💓💓💓💓💓
Favourite Quote: “You’re my home, Dez, and there will never be a day or a lifetime that I’ll stop loving you.“
“When nothing is more important than protect your family”
Wow, I don’t even know where to start. This book really delivers everything you would expect from a book that is more than just a love story. Taking over the family business, making a name for yourself, getting respect and the girl. And then it goes one step further when a baby comes into play. So much for Ricky to do at once. And he really tries hard. Dez is transported into a situation she thought would never happen, with a man she didn’t have in mind. But still, they both make friends with the situation and real feelings develop. But dangers lurk at every corner and Ricky must now climb a step. Can Dez handle it? And who is with or against you in the end. I liked Ricky very much despite all the things he had to decide and implement. I could feel with Dez in her diffent und difficult situations. An excitingly written story with many twists and turns. Characters with whom you can sympathize and feel and many old acquaintances are also back in the game. The end leaves a small hangover. But you can hope to learn more about Pandora. I would like it very much.
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🏊Worse than enemies💥
By JL Beck
Trope: A dark bully romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feels like:💓😭😭😭😭😭💣💣💣💥💥💥
Favourite Quote: “I can`t sacrifice one of you for the other one”
“Tears your emotions apart”
This is not a lovestory like I used to read very often, but this one I looked forward to and liked it. The story is very thoughtful written, you don`t want to stop reading till the end of a chapter, and than go on. Hayes gets it all, girls, money, is popular and captain of the swim team. But he has a very deep and terrible secret. Morgan is friendly, cares for her little sister and wants to get along with most people.When both meet for the first time Hayes is in a bad space. At school Hayes is determind to keep Morgan from telling others about their encounter. As it becomes clear that their parents are dating, things get worse. Morgan gets heat and hate from Hayes. He treats her very bad every chance he gets, but Morgan has no idea why. With time going on Morgan suspects to know Hayes secret and wants to help despite his behaviour to her. When their parents get closer, things only get really worse. When the dark secret is revealed there is one question. Can everybody who is involved overcome this? I liked Morgan from the start, she became this wonderful girl despite her terrible mother. I always hurt for her suffering. Hayes was the enemy, but when his problems became clear, I more than felt bad for him. Not for the faint of heart.
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Penalty Box
By Echo Grayce
Trope: Second Chance romance, Small town romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feels like: 💓💓💓💓 🔥🔥🔥🔥 ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
This book is about the stories about Jackson and Savannah and their past. A long time ago they could have been something. But as always something or some things got in their way. Now, the time seems to be on their side, but first a few circumstances have to be cleared. Will Jackson fight till the end this time and will Savannah run again? I liked Jackson from the first page on. He knows what he wants, what his issues are and is passionate to make his wish come true. Savannah was difficulter for me, I could understand her in a way, but for some things I just wanted to shake her. It was written on point, got all the feels and scenes you like to read. A very good story. More realistic than others, but that is what made it so good.
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A Vicious Rumor
By Ivy Wild
Trope: First love, Second chance romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💓💔💔💔💔😭😭😭
Favourite Quote: Neither of us really had cracks anymore.
The story of Lily and Tyson and first love, lies and heartbreak
This story has so much potential to create a few other ones that I can`t wait to read. And there are two more people who I would love to read about. Lily is a beautiful young girl. She has a caring soul and can`t do anything bad even if she tried. You immediately want to wrap her in a blanket and hold her. Tyson, well, I wanted often to shake him, yell at him and kick his butt. But I could unterstand him in a way, despite that his way was often just awful. There were so many twists and turns, surprises in this book, that I didn`t see coming and had my head spinning. But every one of it fitted the story. The dance between Lily and Tyson, or more, around each other, was interesting and sometimes painful to read. But in the end everything played out well.
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Eat You Alive
By Eden O`Neill
Trope: Dark College Bully Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feels like: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💔💔💔💓💓💓💓😭😭😭
Favourite Quote: “ I had the Big Bad Wolf`s bite on me. How had I let him eat me alive?”
Big bad wolf and his Red Riding Hood
I was so excited for this book and didn`t get dissapointed. Wolf and Red are everything. I’m just a little sad about the cliffhanger, I got so caught up in this story that I wanted to know how it goes on. But yeah, this story can not be told in just one book. They have so much to tell. I was Team Wolf from the beginning. Despite many things, he is real. He is the kind of bad boy who hides his good sides behind a mask. And Red? A girl at my liking. She takes no shit and she isn`t the usual type of girl, in every case, and that is what I found so wonderful about her. Yes, she too has flaws and issues, but it`s what makes them so real, human. The dynamic between these two was awesome. Give and take. They spread fire whenever they are together. I think I could feel their vibrations while reading. The friendship between the legacy boys is strong as always, caring and worrying about each other. Many things were revealed, cards laid open and I can`t wait for the next book. The writingstyle was amazing, as I read and read and suddenly finished it it almost one go.
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Shed My Skin
By Nola Marie
Trope: Rockstar romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💓😭😭😭😭 🔥🔥🔥🔥
“This story broke my heart”
How many times can a heart break? With this book, more than you can count. Mine broke like a hundred times. We knew Maddox story wouldn’t be full of sunshine and joy. But how dark, how painful and how sad and tragic it really was, I didn’t see coming. Maddox ist full of anger, rage and pain. He has huge mental illnesses and because of that he is also an addict. His complete life is so full of tragic that I want to take him and wrap him in a blanket full with love and care. But he refuses to talk about his problems with his friends and refuses help in every way. If anybody deserves a HEA and a wonderful life than it is Maddox. I can’t find words or either, the right words to review. All I want to say is, WHEN DOES THE STORY CONTINUE? Because it ends with a cliffhanger.
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Reckless Knight
By Tracy Lorraine
Trope: YA, NA, dark romance, high school bully romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contains / Fells like: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥/💣💣💣💣/😈😈😈😈
“No more Mr Nice Guy”
We know Toby from former books in this series, being the brother of Stella. Known as the good and nice guy, is he here, in his story, to change that point. A good story with a lot of potential, I’m so curious and excited to see what happens next with Jodie and Toby. I had the whole time in mind how this part would end and was surprised at the end itself. Desperate due to grief and loss, Jodie can not cope in the world at the moment. She finds some fun and distraction in the nightlife with her cousin Bri. Her tendency to forget leads her to Toby, but her easy trust and lack of curiosity could be her undoing. Basically, Toby is a wounded boy who wants to repay his father’s years of violence against him and his mother. Born as part of a world that left him no choice. But inside he is actually too good, he has a conscience and something like feelings. In the end, however, he tries to suppress them and drags Jodie into his vendetta. As a conscious victim. And when the truth finally comes out? We will find out in the next book. I really can’t wait. Highly recommended.
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Doing it Right
By Harloe Rae
Trope: Small town romance, second chance romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contains/Feels like: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥/💗💗💗💗💗
“Found the perfect Book-Boyfriend“
This is a very beautiful written story about two people who are meant to be together, but are making a regretful choice as teenagers. Fate and purpose leading the paths of Mason and Presley together again after 6 years of radio silence. From day one Mason is the definition of the perfect bookboyfriend. I can’t say a single bad thing about this guy except making the incorrect decision at age 18. He does everything to convince Presley that they are made für each other. And much of conviction doesn’t Presley really need. Presley is a cool chick and a very devoted Mum. Her story has one or two surprises in store. But as a single Mum of a toddler she has to consider more than her own needs and feelings. This book describes the way it takes to become the person the other one needs you to be. Hurt feelings, fear of loss and trust issues can be the greatest opponent. With physical attraction and the remnants of young love, can you build your future? Again, it is a wonderful, heartwarming and full of love in many directions story, that holds you on the line and leaves you with a sigh in the end. Highly recommended, especially for those who believe in second chances and true love.
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High Roller
By Mia Kun
Trope: friends-to-lovers, high school romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contains / Feels like: 💓💓💓💓/💔💔💔💔/💣💣💣💣/🔥🔥🔥🔥
“Love, heartbreak & gambling”
So many things stand in the way of Axel and Essie’s love. And too much has happened to even have a chance for love. Growing up together and being best friends, Axel, Essie and Matt walk every path together. If necessary, even against their own relatives. Essie is driven by the desire for recognition and love. Axel to have control, to gamble and to take revenge. When the upper echelons of high society have to admit their weaknesses, their sins come to light and wounds have to be treated. But just when it seems that Axel and Essie get their chance and take it, fate strikes again with full tragedy. This time irreparable?
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Unlikely Date
By Samantha Christy
Trope: Grumpy hero, Single parent romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contains / Feels like: 🔥🔥🔥/💦💦/💓💓💓💓💓
Favorite quote: „I borrowed sugar to bake cookies.“ „Borrowed? You plan on giving it back after using it?“
“A funny and sweet romance with extras”
This author was new to me but since the preview read like the kind of story I like to read. I went into this book with an open mind. And I have not regretted it for a single second. It will definitely not be the last book I will read by her. The story itself is surrounded by sad past events that shape the lives and behavior of the two main characters. Maddie who tries to bring some life back into her life and faces new things. Max who keeps up appearances in every way, because anything else would show weakness, and that does not create trust and security. Both are stuck in their views and learn together that there are more things than the outside and the appearance. A blind date with consequences that no one saw coming. A very well written story with many witty dialogues, funny moments and also sad aspects. I have laughed tears, and also had to suppress a sob here and there but here the many beautiful moments definitely outweigh. Gladly the next book again with it.
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🏈These Dead Promises 🏈
By L A Cotton
Trope: YA, NA, Coming-of-age romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contains / Feels like: 🔥🔥🔥/💓💓💓💓💓/💥💥💥💥
Favourite quote: You are, and always will be, the boy who stole my heart.
“Going through all the emotions”
The highly anticipated conclusion to Nix and Harleighs story is finally here. And it has all the feels that gives you shivers, tears and a little heartbreak. I am a huge fan of Nix in this part, he trys all his best to be and become the man B needs. I was afraid he could lost his way but was so relieved that I was proofen wrong. And Harleigh? Oh my, I could unterstand her so well. The thoughts and feelings she was gone through and still did. I don`t want to say too much, but it all played very well in the end. And the way to the end was so intense, so emotional and full of love, you could feel it when reading. Really really perfect brought to end. At the end of the day family has not to be the one you are related to by blood, it is the people you choose to be your family. I am looking hard forward to read the next story in the world of Nix and his B.
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🌊🏄♂️Wilder love🌊
By Emery Rose
Trope: NA, Sportsromance, second chance romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contains/ Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💓/💔💔💔💔/💧💧💧💧
Favourite Quote: “I hate goodbyes, you know? Goodbye is the saddest word in the english language”
“Beautifully tragic and love wins in the end”
The story of Shane and Remy begins like a normal love story, but it contains so much more. Remy does not have an easy childhood and no roots. Shane has already experienced loss and is just about to live his dream. Together they could complement each other and surf off into the sunset, if it weren’t for some obstacles. When everything seems to be heading for a happy ending, fate strikes. It is not until 6 years later that the two meet again. All kinds of feelings now prevail between the two. Can love overcome everything? Is it stronger than the past? Love, grief, loss, fear, etc. This book has them all, the feelings. Wonderfully described and written. I often had to cry and have suffered with. But at the end? I also eagerly read the story of Dylan, Remy’s twin and loved it just as much.
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🏈Big Balls
By Anna Michael
Trope: Single Dad sports romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contains / Feels like: 💓💓💓💓/💔💔💔/🔥🔥🔥
Favourite Quote: “Don`t write checks with your mouth that your ass can`t cash, daddy.“
“A Dad, a nanny and a little girl who holds the cards”
Ethan is footballer, widower, father to a special little girl and very complicated. Zoe is needs a job, is caring, knows to handle special kids and very emotional. When these two meet each other, first by concidence, then for a job interview, things get out of hands very often. Mostly by Ethan who is not good with words. Zoe wants to help him and his little girl and falls for him, much to her unwill. As things get serious and little Katy gets involved Ethan takes a step back. Zoe is hurt and leaves New Orleans. Can Ethan overcome his own rules he sets for himself and find the right words? And wants Zoe to hear him out one last time? Is love and a HEA in the cards? The author summarizes almost everything in a short and understandable way, without rambling and rambling on for a long time.
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🚒Reason to Believe 💍
By Rebecca Yarros
Trope: Small town, romance, Older brother’s best friend romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contains / Feels like: 💓💓💓💓💓/💔💔💔/💧💧💧💧/🔥🔥🔥🔥
Favourite Quote: “Like the ache will burn you alive”
“This romance has it all”
This is my first book by this author but DEFINITELY not my last. I like the kind of story, small town, older brother’s friend. And this one really hit every nerve with me. You could literally feel everything the characters felt thanks to the writing style. It was so vividly described and written. About the story: we have Harper, a pre-kindergarten teacher with body and soul. When suddenly the fate of 2 small children plays with badly, she immediately helps. But some obstacles force her to enlist the help of Knox, her older brother’s best friend, and her childhood crush. Knox agrees, of course, and suddenly finds himself in a situation he never expected. Suddenly, Harper and Knox have to go down paths together that they would never have dared to think about. A long, hard and sometimes tearful road lies ahead for the two, but in the end the heart always wins. I like Knox and Harper very much, this will happen to everyone. And their friends and the kind of friendships are wonderful and go to the heart.
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Hate you, Henley
By Hannah Gray
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I was immediately captivated by the story. A deep friendship from birth that could have become more, and as so often happens, turns to hate through misunderstanding and concealment.
I loved how persistent Weston is in his efforts to protect Henley, and I loved what Henley actually does to protect Weston.
After a mistake is made and even more horrible experience afterwards, Henley’s world is nothing but painful.
She doesn’t want to let anyone get close to her and least of all Weston.
Weston has no idea what happened to Henley, he only knows that the girl he loves is no longer herself.
Suspicions and silence have also ruined his relationship with his twin, as he suspects that Dane has something to do with Henley’s behavior.
Nevertheless, it comes as it must, Weston and Henley come closer and confess their feelings, then it comes to the bang. The truth comes out and has to come out.
Weston pulls away hurt and Henley takes that as an opportunity to change and fight.
I love the happy ending and the epilogue. Of course, all is well after a long and painful road.
Also the two families, their cohesion and understanding was impressive and heartwarming to read.
Also for the side characters. A beautiful story that shows you should never give up, no matter what side you are on.
Written fluidly and encouraging to read on.
Highly recommended.
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The Forever Plan
By Amy Alves
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In book 3 of the Landry Love series, we meet Willa and Evan. In high school they became sweethearts and it quickly became clear that they were meant for each other. They even go to college together in the same city and live together for several years.
Until life throws a spanner in the works.
The already more than just difficult relationship of Evan to his father, which ended with a throw out because “he was an adult” is transferred in his absence to his little brother, Trent.
When his father simply moves out one day and leaves the 15-year-old Trent alone, Evan immediately takes responsibility for him.
Unfortunately, he does not involve Willa in the planning, but simply presents her his future plans that do not involve her anymore.
What Willa doesn’t know is that Evan only wanted her to pursue her dream.
Years later Willa comes back for 3 months and wants to get closer to Evan and also have explanations.
A more difficult thing than expected, but with Trent’s help and her persistence and stubbornness, Willa gets closer to her goal.
I love Willa, Evan and Trent. They are all so kind and selfless people that you just have to like, even if sometimes you just want to shake and yell at them.
A recommendable book for all who like to read stories about second chances, small town lovestories and lovely people. A tip from me, read also the previous books, it is not a must but advisable and of course also beautiful stories.
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Ford
by l.a. Cotton
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It is the cover of the german edition which I nevertheless review in english. I read both versions, and liked both very much.
There’s not much Jason Ford likes or tolerates. Really just his two best friends, Cameron and Asher, football and …. Girls.
Not all girls, though. His stepsister Hailee and her friend Felicity are not among them.
Family problems with his father and stepmother have left Jason cold and uncaring. He has only one goal. To become football pro, because he is the best. And to defeat Thatcher Lewis.
Otherwise he doesn’t let much get to him, until at some point, somehow unintentionally Felicity does.
But then suddenly not only Jason’s heart is in danger but also the girl and his future.
Felicity Giles was never one of the popular girls, an outsider because of her friendship with Hailee, triggered by her stepbrother. However, the girl with the weird clothes and her list comes into the focus of Asher and Jason because of Cam & Hails‘ new relationship. Enjoy your senior year and make all the experiences that a highschooler has to make is Felicitys focus.
A very touching story about a boy who was very hurt in childhood who gradually finds his feelings and heart again and allows them, and a girl who never thought she could have the boy of all boys. A boy who realizes that feelings do not only weaken and forgiveness is a process.
A very touching continuation of the Rixon Raiders series despite the cool main character. I like all of them very much including their flaws, they are only human and next I will come to Asher’s story.
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Devil Heir
by Rachel Leigh
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I love stories of step siblings, especially those with enemies to lovers.
I honestly didn’t like Blaise at all in the beginning and was curious how his path would go in the story.
I just felt sorry for Penelope, being thrown into a new family unintentionally and then being bullied, hated or shunned by everyone at the stepbrother’s request, brutal.
Just to be able to guess the thought of the new stepfather was bad for her, the heartlessness of the mother makes stunned.
Unfortunately, she could not defend herself with her shy and nice character.
It has caused me partly heart palpitations when you had to read the handling of Penny then as in the present time. I just wanted to hold her dear and really beat up the rest.
With the chapters of Blaise I could then understand him better and then liked him, but his way was wrong.
I could now share a lot about my thoughts regarding the other characters, but that would be too much.
Conclusion: In the end, yes, I almost loved Blaise, was happy with Penelope, grateful for Paxton and Wade.
A book with depths in different directions, but a happy happy ending. Perfectly written and described, I could feel everything and understand the thoughts mostly.
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Eden
By Darcy Rose
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I recieved this book as an ARC and I have to say… I loved it.
As a fan of PNR, especially wolf shifter / rejected mate stories I was very excited as I read about this book.
Once I started to read I was in it so deep, it brought me directly to tears, and I do not cry easily. I felt so so sorry for Eden from the very beginning and wanted to hug her and never let go. I couldn`t understand the behaviour of the pack, so cold and cruel. It shouldn`t be this way. I liked that Eden found some strength, power und bravery. Hopefully she stays that way. I still can’t quite figure out Paxton. His contradictory actions and words. I’m curious where this will lead. Maybe he will quickly find the right way. The only thing that bothered me was that the book ended too quickly. Looking forward to volume two. Beautifully and fluidly written, no unnecessary info. Nothing too drawn out in length. Highly recommended.
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Mate
By Darcy Rose
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5 stars for the second book of the rejected mate romance. This part is told from Paxton’s point of view. It is very interesting to see how his attitude to everything changes and he is willing to give it a chance. Eden, however, is hurt because of her past and wants to be left alone. The ending was surprising and ends with a cliffy. Can’t wait for the next part. Highly recommended if you like shifter / rejected mate romances. Short and to the point, focused on the essentials. Everything done right.
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Bond
By Darcy Rose
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In book three oft he Sacred Hill Rejection we continue with Edens POV. Slowly but surely, Eden can get comfortable with the idea of being fated with Paxton. They grow closer, begin to trust each other and stand by each other in front of everyone. Until fate strikes again. Poor Eden and poor Paxton too. I suffer with both of them and can’t wait for the next and final part. A fast and good book like the previous two. Short and to the point without leaving anything out or rambling too far.
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Home
By Darcy Rose
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is the 4. and final book in the sacred hill rejects series. Told from Paxtons POV again. Seperated from his mate by his father the alpha and betrayed from pack members Paxton makes some neccessary decisions. After escaping and finding Eden, who was being held captive Paxton goes wild. When Luna, Edens friend is being involved, things get out of control. But the HEA is in sight. With every book, Eden became more selfconcious und her trust in Paxton grew. Paxton grew up and stands to Eden and their bond. I’m a sad that this story is finished. Highly recommended. Recieved this book as an ARC in exchange for an objective and honest review.
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Dear love, I hate you
By Eliah Greenwood
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Haven’t we all wondered with whom and how we should share our confessions?! Does that make us vulnerable or susceptible to blackmail? What can become of it we read in this extraordinary book. Told alternately from the perspective of the two main protagonists. We get to know the supposedly unassuming Aveena, who only slowly learns that one should never let oneself be pushed into the shadows, no matter by whom. With a seemingly unconcerned mother and a career-driven sister. And Xavier who is not as superficial and cool as it seems. With parents who are not very interested in his real being but self-centered. Both have to fight with demons, events and to choose which friends are really friends. How childhood friends could become strangers, how feelings can be created by words and what really matters in the end,. Family, truth, friendship….Love?! I have now read it again to be able to devote myself to the next part.
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Ravaged Rose
By Leila James
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Former friends and still neighbours, Ryleigh and Matty don`t have anything in commom, to the fact attending the same school. Roseheaven Academy.
Ryleigh, an art-loving selfproclaimed nerd without friends only wants to be who she really is, herself. Matty, an football athlete who’s thoughts are deeper than he lets anyone see. Partys, girls and his teammates, that is what life is.
Their worlds collide again by accident and all seems like trouble is coming both their ways. At first.
When secrets are discovered and things have to hide, Ry and Matty found their way back to each other. As friends? As Lovers? And mostly, for real?
Absoloutely wonderful start of the Roseheaven Academy and some.
Highy recommended.
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Beautiful Nightmare
by Leila James
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Oh, wow…. I am at a loss for words. You will love and hate their story that’s for sure
If you are a fan of college romances, bully romances, romances with plots and twists then this book is IT for you. It has all the feels in it that it needs and more.
Lux with her whole being and past just makes you want to hug her and not let go. Her whole story is just tragic and sad and you notice as the book goes on how she becomes more and more sure of herself. And her roomies became really dear caring friends.Hawk is a young man who is just caught between two emotions. Caught between past and present. Whos story is being rewritten. Despite everything, you kind of like him from the beginning, even if you don’t want to. I had a theory at the beginning that I was convinced was right. only to get a twist that I never expected, and man, it had it in spades. a really good story with events, twists and endings that surprised and left me wanting more. Can’t wait for the next part. And old acquaintances we meet again by the way. Highly recommended.
Recieved as an arc in exchange for an honest review.
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Give Her Hell
By L.J.Woods
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A dark and twisted college bully romance on a whole new level.
Milo, you can love him or hate him but I think the latter. Milo acts according to his feelings in my opinion. And he always does that in the extreme without a filter. Milo is much more emotional as you may think. Lucie has to act with her mind, but is caught up by the young girl she is. And when she is with Milo she forgets all that and she becomes like him. Both together are explosive, with each other and for each other. But they do have one or two things in common. The story is in two worlds that actually do not come together like that, but that is what makes the book so exciting, exciting and interesting. If you are a fan of crime, desire, hot scenes and yes, romance, then you have to read it.
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Prestige
Knightrise
By Katie Weber
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dies ist der 2. Teil der Prestige Serie, und in dieser Geschichte geht es um Skylar und Holden.
In diesem Teil trifft Skylar auf Holden an einem seiner tiefsten Momente. Selbst nach einem Jahr kann Holden den Verlust von Samantha nicht verkraften. Er verletzt alle um sich herum und sich selbst, versucht er doch seine Fragen beantwortet zu bekommen. In Skylar trifft er das erste Mal auf jemand neutrales der ihm sogar helfen könnte.
Skylar möchte Holden gerne helfen hat sich jedoch auch Sorgen was passiert wenn er dann endlich die Antworten hat die er haben will. Und will gleichzeitig vor ihrer eigenen Geschichte weglaufen. Verliert sie doch ihr Herz an jemanden dessen Herz anscheinend nicht wieder zu vergeben ist und gebrochen.
Es gibt Antworten die alles und Samantha in Frage stellen. Wie wird Holden das verkraften, was passiert mit Skys Geheimnis und kann Holden sein Herz reparieren lassen.
Eine gute Fortsetzung dieser einmaligen Serie, die uns Holden näher bringt und mehr über die Geschehnisse vor einem Jahr preis gibt.
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Kiss to Remember
By Anna B Doe
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Back at Blairwood University.
Everyone knows that you can sympathize with the characters in a book, but that you can feel them yourself is rare. I don’t know how else to describe it, but this extraordinary story touches me very much on several levels. Grace is one of the nicest characters I have ever read. What I like most about her is the fact that she doesn’t change until the end of the book. She doesn’t suddenly become the heroine or the cool confident chick. I found Trent fascinating. Drawn to Grace for reasons he doesn’t understand, despite a relationship that lasted years. His behavior towards both women was decent, I liked that a lot. You knew something was coming, but what really happened I didn’t expect. It was tragic and incredibly sad. But Anna managed to get everything back to a happy ending. Beautifully and sensitively told without rambling. Emotional but in appropriate measure. Highly recommended. A book that you will not forget so quickly.
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Shattered love
By Bianca Borell
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In this book we got to know the story of Damien and Bria. It is part 1 of 3 and we experience in this part in several flashbacks the great love of Damien and Bria, a supposed misstep and the consequences of it. We see quite early that Bria’s mistake was not one but was brought about. We learn that the loss of the love of life can truly break your heart and make you sick. Or could make you numb and cruel.
An emotional roller coaster of all feelings. I had a lot of sympathy for Bria, she gave not only her heart but almost her life so that Damien can be truly happy. And I often disliked Damien for the way he treated Bria instead of questioning everything more deeply. Tragedy, sorrow, friendship and love can all be found in this book, but it ends with a cliffhanger that makes you more than curious to see what happens next.
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Behind his Eyes (Jetty Beach Series)
By Claire Kingsley
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A beautiful story about 2 people who truly deserve love and devotion. Nicole flees back to Jetty beach to lick her wounds after the end of a year-long relationship. Ryan is here for help and support. Both have known each other since they were children, but lost touch with their teenage years. Very quickly a tremendous attraction to each other develops and they both succumb. Unfortunately, Ryan does not tell Nicole about his problem and when he suddenly breaks up with her, Nicole no longer understands the world.
It is nice to read how carefully the topic of depression is dealt with here without playing it down or letting the story become too tragic. For me, a balanced mixture that shows that you should always talk to the people who are important to you, even if it is difficult. And that everyone gets his happy ending even if he like Ryan for several reasons did not believe in it. I look forward to the next stories of the residents of Jetty beach.
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More than Second Chances
By Sara Jane Woodley
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I like small town romances, second chance romance very much. And this book fullfilles this topics. We have Grace, a young woman who sacrified a lot to safe her mothers lagacy, the Morning Bell Cafe, founded by both her parents. With her heart broken by her childhood crush it is all she wants to do anyway. Nicholas retuns home to Aston Falls to leave his mess of a life from Chicago behind. The hometowns football star recovers from an injury and is getting trough a divorce. By some coincidence these two come together as friends and help each other. This nearness forces old feelings to life again. But as these two grab their second chance, circumstances force the to make dicisions they pushed aside. Nicholas, who wants nobody to dissapoint and Grace who wants to have her two dreams. Can these two overcome all their obstacles and become their HEA. I highly recommend these well written and heartwarming (and a little breaking) story so much. The writingstyle is one of these who holds you reading till the end. Loved it, thanks for a good time.
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Kiss to Belong
By Anna B. Doe
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Back at Blairwood University. Anna has once again succeeded in writing a wonderful book with Kiss to Belong. Back to college with all the lovable characters and their different stories. This time it’s about Maddox, who does something that is never natural or special, and Alyssa, who learns that sometimes you have to look closer. Maddox is the best friend of all. Reliable, loyal, and a rock. Alyssa is going through something and making decisions that don’t come naturally either, and that to me makes her a strong character. Both are wonderful characters that you immediately take to your heart. Who would do anything for each other’s happiness, sometimes out of selflessness. Two best friends since childhood who see themselves and each other in a new light and realize what really matters. The theme in this story is again special and profound and as always it is described and solved incredibly sensitive and natural. You love, suffer and tremble with the characters and their feelings. It’s easy to empathize. But you are also brought to the HEA in a roundabout way and with stones in the way. Especially the ending brought me to tears and touched me. As always, perfectly told without exaggeration to the point and empathetic. I received an ARC for an objective review.
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Stolen Kiss
By Vt Do
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When love and fate collide. It all began with a kiss on a roof. And with that, fate sealed the lives of Jenson and Emilia. At different times in their respective lives, the paths of the two meet. But it was never meant to bring the two together. Only after a tragedy in Emilia’s life and a forced decision by Jenson do the two meet again. And this time, the stars seem to align. After initial difficulties, both find together. But nothing is as simple as it seems. Will Emilia be able to put aside all her doubts. And will Jenson finally reveal his biggest secret. Will both of them be able to keep their love or will fate let win Emilia’s mistrust. The happiness of a young woman plagued by self-doubt and a man who would wait for her forever are at stake. Highly recommended.
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My better life
By Sarah Ready
Trope: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feelings: 💓💓💓💓💓💔💔🔥🔥🔥 😭😭
New but soooo good!
This book is what Movie’s are made of. It shows us two people with two lifes that couldn’t be more different. And at the same time it teaches us a lecture. How to treat, or better, not to treat people. That, what you see at first isn’t always the only thing that matters. I felt so deeply with Jamie from the first page till the last one. All she does, suffered and dreams she know she wouldn’t reach. Gavin was an idiot. At first. The he wasn’t. And at that point I liked him. But we know that the big ending has yet to come. And it does. But to my like it got not as bad as I thought. And of course we got what we wanted from the first page on. It was fun reading, written in a fluidly style with great and witty characters. Hello granny. It’s something you don’t get to read that much but should. At the end you see things differently, in a good way. Thanks.
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Love You Again
By Julia Kent
Trope: Smalltown Romance, Second Chance Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feelings: 💓💓💓💓💓💔💔🔥🔥🔥 😭😭
Sweet like sugar!
What a sweet and beautiful story. Luke and Kylie’s journey began a long time ago, but was sadly interrupted. Now, 15 years and 2 heartbraking experiendes later, fate lead these two to each other again. But life isn’t as simple as it was when they were teenagers. And wants and needs to coordinate is not easy. Then put a little girl in the mix and everything is fine in Love you, Maine? Or it either is not so much as it could be. My heart was with Kylie all the time. Life and people throw her sticks and stones in her way, but she always made at least the best of it, till now. Luke is the definition of “guy who deserves love”. With family, friends and a heart of a town it was the perfect read for a feel good time. It had many funny moments that had me rofl. And moments of sighs. At a sad or sweet chapter. You get easily attached to all the characters and want to know more about them. Funny, caring and sensitive written at the right time and on point.
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Campus Legend
By Jennifer Sucevic
Trope: Enemies-to-lovers, Sports Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feelings: 💓💓💓💓💓🔥🔥🔥 🔥😭😭😭
Favourite Quote: “I realize what you need, Lola, even if you don’t understand it yourself.“
Perfect ending for the Campus Series
An amazing series comes to an end. And despite being truly sad about it, it has the best ending imaginable.
Asher is a legend. On and off the footballfield. He has a reputation with women and is proud of it. His one and only concern is getting drafted to the NFL.
Lola’s life switches between classes, work and worrying about her mother. Lola had some not so friendly encounters with Asher in the past.
But a few unfortunate circumstances bring them together and closer. And with the time both learn that their opinion of each other wasn’t always right or as it seemed.
I loved the way these two get know each other. Changed their minds and discover things about the other that wasn’t forseeable. It was so careful and sensitive written that you could understand point on point when and why things changed. So there was no way and need to get upset with one of these two.
Yeah, there was one time…, where I doubted the decision that were made, but just short because in the end it worked out pretty perfectly. There were many things that I didn’t see coming and characters that I wanted to shake.
The author had me more than once on the verge of tears. For now, I have to let it sink in that it really happened. The end…
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The Refiner
By Kristy Marie
Trope: Enemies-to-lovers, Contemporary Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feelings: ❤❤❤❤❤😭😭😭😭🌶🌶🌶🌶
Favorite Quote: „Sometimes healing hurts worse than breaking.“
What a beautifully slowly building love story!
Emotional high alert! From hating to friendship, from friendship to the one and only kind of love. Many circumstances and emotions forced Astor and Keagan together. The greatest is grief. The question troughout the book is, can that turn into something real or will it always be a forced feeling.
And the author answered it such a beautiful way. A really, despite everything, sweet and wonderful story. Two characters, both with sad and depressing pasts. Who were by those turned into the people they are today.
Men-disliking, careerorientated and independent Keagan. Working in a men dominated industry. Always one to say what she thinks and sometimes what she feels too.
Astor, who doesn’t show his true self. To anyone. But does so much that counts more than words.
Two opposites who were forced together by a little miracle. We slowly discover each of their stories, get to know them and read as they they do this as well.
I cried a lot, like full on. I also laughed hard sometimes. And well in the end liked when there would have been more pages.
A sensitve on point written lovestory you won’t be able to forget that easy.
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Savage Games
By Rachel Leigh
Trope: Dark Academy Romance, Reverse Harem, Bully Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phenomenal start for this Series
I am at a loss of words. I knew I would but I didn’t expect to love sooo much. What an amazing story. So like nothing that you expected.
Whether the story nor the people. Forced to attend BCA, Scarlett, our heroine, is not the happiest girl, not that she were at all. Going to school for a year with those 3 boys who were the least people she wants to see, like ever.
Born and living in a world she dismisses. Her parents her only hold. We will so much discover frrom her story and her thoughts it is a real page turner.
Well Neo, Crew and Jagger… You can’t describe them, you have to know them, exprience them. Cruel, cold and fueled by revenge. They rule Boulder Cove Academy and everyone who is in it. But there will be one of them that grows on you in this book.
I was stunned so many times by the twist and turns that it made my head spinning and change my opinion that I just changed a few pages ago.
And what twists and turns it had. Are friends really friends. Or enemies really enemies. Who to trust. And always take look over your shoulder.
I didn’t know what to expect but I truly wasn’t dissapointed. On the contrary, I want to know how it goes on. Like, well, yesterday….
Unbelieveable good and exicited written book, with incredible characters. Very interesting plots a a lot of open questions …. and possibilities.
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Unfinished Ex
By Samantha Christy
Trope: A Second Chance Surprise Pregnancy Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Favorite Quote: “ I swore I’d never get married again. But that was before I knew marrying the same woman was a possibility. I’d never marry anyone but you, Nicky.“
Just beautiful…
What a beautiful book. OMG. It is, indeed, a very unusual story but that makes it so good. Despite the unexpected twist and turns all is and was worked out perfectly as it should be. It had all, sad aspects, steamy scenes, and love love love…
Jaxon and Nicole have history, a lot. In many ways. It now as it seems things come to an definitely end, everything turns upside down and roll the dice new.
The dynamic and banter between the Calloway siblings are heartwarming and funny. It shows us that no matter what, this family stay together and support each other.
I really liked Nicky, what she did, had gone through and has to… you can only admire her. She did what she had to do for a few reasons, but in the end you will understand her. And after her confessions so much more.
Jaxon, sigh, a man who deserves everything good, and than some more. I suffered with him, cried with him and was happy with him. I swooned over him. And got jealous at some points. Wink.
Perfectly written book with all the care and sensitive that was needed. I will definitely re-read it and wait unpatiently for the next book in this series, because it got me hooked from the first one and only gets better.
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Cross checked hearts
By Cali Melle
Trope: Sports Romance, Brother’s best friend
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wonderful start for a new series
Hockey, friendship, love… in this book we have it all… and not. When one goal splits slowly in two goals. When suppressed feelings don’t want to hold back any longer. And when decisions have to made…. will it be the right one? Head or heart?
Logan and Isla’s story is full with all of it.
I liked Isla. She is very sure that she knows what she wants. But nevertheless even her head sometimes doubts. Never the one in the spotlight she tries to find her way to fit in at the same time.
Logan is sure. He wants to make his into the NHL, play hockey with best friend that’s all. Or it isn’t. He knows what he wants. But nevertheless his heart somestimes doubts his head.
A story about grow up and learn that you can don’t have to sacrifice one dream for another. Somestimes they can coexist. And what a right kind of friendship has to look like.
Really looking forward to the next book. I think there is a really intersting story coming our way.
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A Fractured Reign
By Veronica Eden
Trope: A Dark New Adult Romantic Suspense
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
…and this incredible story goes on.
This is the third book in this series and it is Colton and Quinn’s story. We know both from the previous books and get now a very close look to them.
Quinn is an amazing woman. Smart, skilled and very protective and care towards her brother. All things I like about her. But as always there sure is also a flaw in her demeanour. It show we are human do do what it takes to make the people safe we care for, even it is maybe the wrong way.
Colton is protective about his family too. And now he has to question his people knowing skills outside his family. Additionally to his awesome tech and hacker skills we learn a few things about his other sides too.
When these two are together we have a lot to discover. Their witty banter, their chemistry is palable. When they together everything goes up in flames and actions that were hot and heavy.
Many things happened, questions were answered and in the end there were new questions. Oh boy, what a cliffhanger.
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Mazzone Mafia Complete Collection
By Siobhan Davis
Trope: Mafia Romance, Second Chance Romance, Forbidden Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Three incredible stories with unique characters
This Box contains the three Mafia Romane stories in the Mazzone Family.
- Condemned to love
This is Ben and Sierra’s story. Sierra is the sister of Ben’s ex. He saw her 8 years ago for the last time. Now all grown up and beautiful Sierra finds herself in the Mafia world by incident. And a Ben she doesn’t recognize anymore. But things get out of hand at many occasions. And suddenly the staks are very high. And both need to fight for their life and love. Despite the dark and cruel mafia theme, the story is beautiful and very emotional.
2. Forbidden to love
This is Natalia and Leo’s story. Being in love with one man for the most time of your life and in an arranged marriage with a man she can’t leave. In the world of her father, a mafia don Natalia has to do as she has been told. No right to make own choices. Leo is her brother’s best friend. Despite working for their he is no option to be considered as a husband for the love of his life. The most emotional story in this series.
3. Scared to love
Serena and Alesso’s story. Serena is Sierras sister and in an arranged marriage with a very cruel man. This is the kind of love at first sight, but things being as they are they can’t be together. But miracles happen and they get their chance. But Serena is scared from her marriage and traumatized. Alessio stands by side and does everything he can to help her. But sometimes to much damage is done and not always the truth being told. Can love heal a person who is so broken like Serena. Prepare yourself for a lot of tears.
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Never fall for the one who got away
By Kate O’Keeffe
Trope: A laugh out loud sweet romantic comedy
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sweet and funny
When your first love suddenly returns in your life and nothing is like it is or used to be.
Noah and Tabitha’s story is full of witty banters, funny moments and a bunch of really good friends.
Tabitha is young woman who lives for her work and enjoys her friends and life. But her life her life as it seems has also some flaws and edges that Tabithas isn’t aware of or blind to.
Noah isn’t the young boy Tabitha used to know 12 years and a heartbreak ago. A lot has cjhanged and some things are about to be discovered.
You fly through the book and enjoy it from the first page. It makes you laugh, smirk and shake your head. But of course it has a plot that I didn’t see coming. But it was necessary for the story and worked out perfectly.
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Ask me to stay
By H. D’Agostino
Trope: Second Chance Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sweet and funny
A lovestory a decade in the making. Russ and Willow know each other almost their whole lofe, well, for the summer that is.
As the grow older both crush, just not on the other one. Willow crushed on Russ‘ brother Casey and were hit with realitry, and Russ got hit at Willow’s crush on Casey.
After years of no contact and finding their place in the world of the grown ups, fate brings them together by coincidence.
But will things work out this time, and if, in which form?
Mature Russell and funny Willow are tow very enjoyable characters and got many laughs out of me.
A sweet story that reminds me on my own youth and gives good feelings and brings memorie lane back.
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Mine to hold
By Natascha Madison
Trope: Second-chance romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This story made me laugh so hard
OMG, I can’t describe how many times I couldn’t hold back and laughed so hard that I got a few questioned looks. The story begins with a unhappyending event. But then it only goes from one sweet and funny moment to the next one.
Shelby is a adorable woman, I like that she will not let herself be defeated. I love her witty banters with her sisters and her way and manners with her brother and Ace.
Ace is almost the same position as Shelby and also her best friend. After the disaster that Shelbys wedding turned into he learns a few new things about his best friend.
I cannot say to much without spoiling, you have to read this story. It makes you fell in love with all the characters and feel for them all the way.
Very good and fluidly written, so that I read it in one go.
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Heart Keeper
By Annie Dyer
Trope: Sports romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Not a average Romance
The story of Nate And Amber has not the typical order. But that is what makes it so interesting. Working for the same football club: He the goal keeper, she the physio, the know each other. Good enough to know that to date each other were no such a good decision. But that wouldn’t stop them to learn more about them in other ways. Not always the wisest choice as you will read.
It took a while for me but after learning more about Amber, I liked her. She knows what she wants and what she doesn’t want. She is independent, engaged in her work, liked by friends and clients but after a awful experience insecure of herself.
Nate has lot on his shoulders. Widower, single parent and goalkeeper to a successful football club. He finally wants to move on, but he has to learn how and knows the person he wants to try with has not the same goals as he, at some point.
The way this story goes is not new, but rare. So you get very curious where this will lead to and end, because the characters are slightly unpredictable. I liked it a lot because I wanted to know how it went on. Fluidly but nevertheless sensitive and detailed written.
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Defy
By Caitlyn Dare
Trope: MC Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Final book in this series
What a emotional and raw story. Nobody sees how Kat struggles. Being the little sister of Diesel and taken care of her Mom takes a toll on her. Pretending to be the life of a party that she isn’t. She is in love with Styx for a very long time, but Styx declined her because he wants not more problems with Diesel. With Ryder in the mix who at first wants just to be a friend for Kat and pushes Styx in her direction.
I loved how Stxy overcome himself to do everything what Kat needs and wants. He is a great combo with Ryder but that takes a step up.
Every one of them has is own story, and together these three are a perfect combination. Which complement each other.
Put you through a lot of emotions and tears. But worked out in a sooo good way.
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The Devil you know
By Veronica Eden
Trope: Brother’s best friend Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Favotite Quote: “You’re my everything, so I had to go big to make sure you finally saw me as I wanted you to. I want you to be mine for real this time.”
Has all the feels
I waited soooo long for this book, and I am happy so say I ‚m not disappointed. Not in the least. A very sweet and beautiful story that gives you all the feels. And with the most adorable characters ever. Two young people who want to need each other to achieve their goals without realizing that they could be each others endgame. A story about friendship, be a friend and also get your own wish.
If someone deserves the title bookboyfriend of the year, it is Cooper Vale. Such a sweet, caring and lovingly boy. A boy torn between brotherhood, friendship and desire and the need to find a way to keep everything. His flaw not to be open with what he wants.
Tatum is a girl to look up to. One with goals she is determind to achieve. She needs help and at the same time helps others. What she did for Cooper was wonderful and she did it in such a wonderful way that made me sigh for this girl. Her flaw is her lack of communications.
A really beautifully written book which you can and will re-read a lot of times. Sensitive written when needed, and with many funny moments. The dynamic between all the characters was nice and easy. But the chemistry between Cooper and Tatum was hot, sparks everytime they were together. Yeah, I want more from this world, more from the people of South Bay. And my guess or let’s say my wish were for J + S. Fingers crossed. Thanks for such an awesome book.
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Missed Notes
By L A Cotton
Trope: A Brother’s best friend Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feelings: 💓💓💓💓💓😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥
Favorite Quote: But I didn’t care about that. I only cared that she knew I was in. All in.
I’m overwhelmed
I knew I would be sad, because it is the last book. I knew I couln’t wait to read as soon as I got the book. But I hadn’t imagine in the slightest that I would be THAT overwhelmed by my feelings. I cried a lot, I sighed a lot too, because come on. Cole? What a guy. He set the bar really really high in the bookboyfriend zone. What an emotional story. Normally you would say, save the best for last. But here it should be, save the most emotional story for last. This book isn’t just about first love, betraying the best friend or when do they get together? It is so much more.
Sofia is possible the most unselfish young girl that I read about in long time. Her strong will to set everyone and their needs before her own. Even it is the most wrong decision. I can’t describe her without becoming very emotional.
Cole as said above is most perfect in almost every category. He has a lot to deal with himself, but he handles everything in a way you can`t impossibly be mad with him. He is selfless somestimes against his own good. He is careful for friends and family.
Why not going more in detail you may sak. I simply can`t. I would spoil otherwise. And believe you have to read this incredible story.
And if you do? You won’t be able to put it down until you’ve finished it. It is, as all the authors books, unbelievable good written. Informative, sensitive, emotional and on point. A page-turner. Thanks for such an amazing world that was created in this series and the former one. I will never forget it and definitely read them again. And than again.
I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Second Chance Rival
By M. Robinson
Trope: Second Chance Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feelings: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💓💓💓💓💓😭😭😭
Favorite Quote: “ I never stopped loving you.”
Wonderful emotional
A wonderful emotionally second chance romance with a past full of secrets and tragic. Secrets and missunderstandings were a constant silent companion in the past of Tristian and Belle. And the reason they became strangers and enemies for twenty years. But now the tables were turned, by their grandfathers. And contracts were made have to be fulfilled. With no option to back out. But can Tristian and Belle get over theirselfs and overcome their past to have the future they want.
I liked Belle really very much but her younger version were sometimes … stubborn. But I think in her shoes you can understand her too. The Belle today is determind to proof she is rightly in the position she holds. But with the fate hanging over her head now, she slowly begins to doubt some things in her life she were sure of till now.
Tristian, wow, I loved this man. First you think, you have him all figured out, but really fast you see that there is more to him than his playboy ways. The more time he spends with Belle, the more he reveals, the faster you love him. He is honest, maybe in a harsh way sometimes, but he doesn’t lie. He is anxious to convince Belle of himself.
But can they get their second chance with everything they slowly discover and what is on the line? A truely touching story of two people who didn’t really move on from their teenager love and their fight for their inherit and themselfs. Loved it.
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Dark Legacy
By Tracy Lorraine
Trope: A Dark Mafia Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Favorite Quote: “Believe it, Angel. I’m here, I’m not going anywhere without you right by my side.”
This book is everything
What a huge amount of emotion you have to go through with this book. It draws out every emotion available till ist last drop. But it was all worth for. The waiting for the what ifs and what coulds. To me, this book is everything. The story of Batman and Callie is and was always full of angst, doubt and of course love and desire. From the first page on in this book you feel everything the main characters felt. My heart broke for all of them and got stitched together eventually.
Callie grew more more and more into the young woman she was meant to be. Despite her situation and the resulting sadness, she did go on. In hopes and maybe because she saw it as her task. And at least she finally could be the person she always wanted to be.
Almost every character who appears in this book makes a change. Most in a good and surprising way. And things changed in the same way, like a lot. Some unpredictable, some you might have see coming, but to read it was much needed and soothing.
And there some twists and turns, and no matter how small they may have been.
I’m very curious where the remainig books will lead us or the charaters to. But for now my heart is still beating…
I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Bradford Brawler
By Sheridan Anne
Trope: High School Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Expect the unexpected
Wow! Just Wow. It knocked me down, put me up and started all over again. This book has it all. Love Story, Crime, Friendship and lots of missing answers. I dived in the story and from page to page I found myself alternate between sighs from the sweetness and being disgusted with some dudes and their deeds. And no, it is no one from the inner circle. We learn more about the friends, things gonna happen that makes you happy and things happen that makes you want to throw the book away. The cliffhanger is mean but exactly at the right point. Sorry fellows, she did good. I have questions, I want answers… and I want it now! Kidding! A freaking awesome book with everything you ask for. I can´t see where it could possibly end in the third book, but I believe the way from page one till the end will be full of tears, angst, worry and so much more.
I liked Bri in this book even more than in the first one. She seemed to grow up at many points and let herself finally see her true feelings and despite her worry act toward them.
Tanners development was similar stunning. For his love he learns to work onhs issues. Mostly with success. I liked what length he would go fort he ones he cares for.
The circle of friends and their sort of friendship is… special at some points, but every one of them would go through fire for each other.
I hope that it will work out for everyone of them.
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Sweet like Poison
By Julia Wolf
Trope: College Romance, Coming-of-Age Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Not your average Characters
The story of Lachlan and Elena is different than others. Not an normal love story. They couldn’t be more different but share the same circle of friends. Their opinion for the other one isn’t always the best. But suddenly they get closer, the attraction undeniable and they give in. But to prevent hurt and false promises the make a pact and promises. And than things get out of hand, and additionally comes something from the past. And promises were broken. And not just promises.
Two charaters who both struggle with issues. Elena is formed by her past. A mother with psysical problems triggered by some sort of physical ones, and a ex-boyfriend who treated her bad. Pressure, bad experiences made her the way she is and behaves. She comes through as independent, cold and careless but as true it is sometimes, there is a lot of show and self-defense for her feelings. Lachlan doesn’t want to get attached. To anyone. He cares for his friends and roommates but because his future is laid out he stays for himself. He doesn’t open up and has his own little secrets. But as much as he trys to feel nothing, he fails. And he cares.
I liked Elena the more I learned about her and her past. I understood her and felt for her. She became the way because of her past. Lachlan is a good guy, with good intentions. I get that. But his way to handle things wasn’t the best.
This book contains some heavy themes, but they don’t get too much into detail. They lead to get to know the characters and their thoughts and feelings. You learn how important it is to talk to others about your problems. With friends, your partner, family or if necessary even a therapist.
I liked how Elena handled the class New Ventures. You know what I mean when you read it. Thanks.
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Ace
By Harley Diamond
Trope: MC Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Leaves room for more
This isn’t just a standard MC Romance. This contains so much more. Love, crime, Mafia, alliances etc.
We learn about the story of Ace and Jaine. Despite being friends for a long time, their story is full of hurt, missunderstanding and secret love. And that brings us to the story itself. After getting her heart broken and leaving her hometown Jaine returns 10 years later because of a tragic circumstance. After getting his heart broken Ace has sworn love off or secretly hoping for one wish to come true when PJ return home. But the changes in their lifes has both turned in people they don´t know anymore.
Jaines life is full of secrets, MC business and love complications. Despite her age she is still the hurt young girl who has trust issues and won´t commit to anybody. But suddenly things where turned, betrayal, complots and hurt feelings become the center oft he actions.
The story has a lot POVs that will lead into many more books. We get an inside look oft he MC world, Irish Mafia and everything around them.
The end was very interesting and I´m curious to read what will come next and who.
I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Enemies with benefits
By J.D. Hollyfield
Trope: Enemies-to-lovers Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Funny and with more than one storyline
A funny story with many storylines. Full of witty banters, pranks, angst, desire and a little bit of love. So much more than just a love story. It includes secrets, betrayal and a touch of CSI.
Makayla returns home for an unfortunate event or two and the wedding of her best friend. That is when she meets him again. Her sworn enemy from childhood. And it seems he doesn´t recognize her, so it could be used for her advantage … for payback. But when the secret is discovered things get messy at first. And one leads to another. But that is when everythings gets turned upside down and more secrets come to light and events roll around.
Ben struggles with many aspects from his past. The only good in his life are his friends and his job. He like schallenges and when a blast from the past returns his life comes to a new purpose.
Makayla didn´t have a life that was worth remembering. Being home again is not something she wants to. The only good is seeing her best friend again.
I liked both main characters very much, they made me laugh a lot, but their past made me also cry a lot of times. The bunch of friends were the best. A perfect fit for this book. An unexpected turn of a part from this story was exactly that piece that made the book the perfectly good.
A wonderful story with so much more than you can see at first and will expect. Awesome. Amazingly written, all on point and in the right words.
I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Reign of freedom
By Beck & Hallman
Trope: A Dark enemies-to-lovers Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nervous awaited conclusion
This story is not for the faint of heart. There is so much dark, angst and hurt, but it fits the story of course. The book picks up where the former part ended. Delilah at the brothel. And Lucas on his way to get her. But nothing is as simple as it could be. The changes in the characters they made, fighting the darkness and getting stronger. Twist and turns, betrayal and a lot more keeps you read and read til you finished the book.
Lucas struggles with the daknes in him, but is he really so bad as let us see or pretends to. We see actually another side too.
Delilah only and simply wants someone who loves and cares for her. Because that is something she never had in her life.
I never felt as heartbroken for someone as in this book I felt for Delilah. And at the same time happy to see Lucas accepting his feelings. I lovd the end for two things. One: Lucas & Delilahs conclusion and two: it will go on.
I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Crying shame
By Rebel Shaw
Trope: Brother´s best friend, Friends-to-lovers Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Falling in love with this story
This book fulfills many different tropes. Brother´s best friend, friends-to-lovers, Single parent, Age-gap etc But combined them in the best way possible. Addyson has a longtime secret crush on her brother´s best friend but has to lay that to rest when she gets pregnant.
Graham doesn´t do commited relationships. But when Addyson, his best friends not-so-little-anymore sister needs help, he provides her and her son to live with him till their appartment is fixed.
And at that point everything these two believed in and lived for will questioned. The attraction between them is undeniable, old and new feelings get mixed. But there are not only the feelings of Addy and Graham on the line, friendship too, and a few little secrets makes the possible lovestory not easier.
A sweet and beautiful book without any unnecessary complications and an adorable little boy who brings the sun whenever he is there.
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Stealing Bama
By Hannah Gray
Trope: An Enemies-to-lovers Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Favorite Quote: “Yes, it is. It always will be. Be my problem, Mila. Be my fucking problem,” he says angrily. “I want you to be.”
A love so great
An incredible beautiful story. So high on emotions that brings you to your knees. Every page is full of feelings in every way. A wonderful created world with characters you feel near to because they so real that it could be the person next to you. I love them all.
Beau or Bama as he is known these days and Mila have history. Like a lot. Grown up as neighbors, their parents close, they spend most of their childhood together. As close as posssible, their friendship could turn into more. Till an lifechanging event turns the lifes of these two families into a mess.
“Get over it, Mila. I wasn’t your friend anyway“…
Two years later Bama and Mila face each other again. And friendship turned into something like hate. That is what Bama lets Mila feel. But little does he know how persistent and stubborn she has become. And the fighting begins, and the question is which one wins? Head or heart?
Was pushing her away really worth it?
And when things seems to work out and we are getting in the right direction, fate strikes, as it always does, in an all-shattering worst case scenario. And now everything is reversed than it was at the beginning.
“I’m never going to be your friend, Mi.” He kneels before me. “If the flowers and other deliveries haven’t proven that to you, I’ll have to try something else.”
I can’t tell much more because everything in this book is unique. The characters, the places and their hobbies … that makes the story.
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Deflected Hearts
by Cali Melle
Trope: A Surprise Pregnancy Hockey Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wonderful
With heartwarming and heartbreaking moments.
August lives and breathes hockey. Going pro at the NHL is his one and only goal. And then along comes Poppy. What was meant to be a fling didn’t work out that way. After a heavy decision what’s best Poppy disappears from August’s life. But when he finds her and finds out about her secret, he sees his planned life with different eyes. Two young people who didn’t want committed relationships. An independent woman, a star player and a bunch of feelings to handle.
When there are suddenly more important things in life and you have to convince the other one that your prioritys have changed. As well as the feelings.
I adored Poppy’s will of independence and loved August’s change of heart.
A rocky journey with real and struggles. But beautiful brought together in the end.
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Mine to cherish
By Natascha Madison
Trope: Smalltown, enemies-to-lovers, second chance romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Next strike
Made me laugh, sigh and believe in the one big and real love, even if it comes at the second chance.
Weddings are the successful business of Clarabella and her sisters, but their own each one fail the term of being picture perfect or take place at all. Sassy and settled Clarabella Baker is at a loss of words when her boyfriend asks her to marry her in front of over hundred people. So she said yes. But she should have known better. After an awkward encounter with a blast from the not so far past and different signs before it should habe been clear. Luke has to watch Clarabella getting married. His biggest regretful decision was to walk away. Realize that his declaration of a mistake was the real mistake. But then things suddenly turn around in his favor and he gets a second chance. But about what? And how does Clarabella feel. After a cancelled wedding, a spontanous excursion and a broken heart.
A really good and funny book, with lovable characters, a swoonworthy Luke, a sassy and demanding Clarabella. Noisy sisters, and a mom on the verge of loosing her mind with her kids and a brother who always knows to make a situation loosen up.
Just as fun to read like the previous books and looking forward to the next ones. I like the characters so much and you feel with and for them.
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Stay over
By Kaylee Ryan
Trope: Smalltown Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Just beautiful
The Kincaids are the type of family you want for yourself. They are close, caring, loving andyou are never alone. This here is the story of Brooks and Palmer. Being connected through family and friends they know each other most of their lifes. Despite the fact that Palmer has a crush on Brooks for years, she never acted that way or let anybody know. Brooks is attracted to Palmer but he never would act on it or saw more in it. But one evening and an overheard confession later things change. They become friends… with benefits, and rules. But the lines are getting blurred. And some rules are to be broken and than you want to stay over.
I loved, Palmer, Brooks, their families and friends. The made the whole picture. The story is slow burned with many insights in the family dynamic and the thoughts of the characters. No drama needed. It spoke for itself.
As always the failure laid in the lack of communications between the two main characters. But their way through their story and the little surprise in the end was the little heartbreaking moments worth.
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Mr Irresistable
By Jodie Larson
Trope: An enemies-to-lovers Office Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Full of a little bit of everything
This book impressed me unknowst. I found the blurb very interesting and dived in without further knowledge. And am I glad I did. So much funny and witty encounters, so many steamy and hot moments. And so much unspoken thruths and confessions.
The story of Mr Irresistable, Tyler Cannon, and sassy Maysen Jones is unique. Despite knowing each other since second grade but not seeing for 10 years, Maysen is more likely shocked to discover who is her boss at her new job. But more shocking is, that it seems that he didn’t recognize her. But to be honest, nothing new there, in highschool it was the same and gladly Maysen is so over her teenage crush for him. Right? But when the pin drops finally it seems the hunt is open. There are so much more aspects, sideeffects and little hurdles in the way to a happy end, that made me want to read more and more. And truly, I was sad as I finished it. Yeah, it was that good. New formed friendships, jealous co-workers, old friendships reactivated and a lot of secrets to come to light. In more ways than you would guess.
I liked Maysen and her being in every way. She hadn’t had it easy but not in a bad kind of way. She can stand her ground and for herself. She takes as good as she gives and is a woman who wants to blend in the crowd… well, mostly.
Tyler, this guy is honest, if you like it or. He tests Maysens limits and his own as well in the process. He likes his work but isn’t an overarchiver. But when sets his sight he goes for them and all in… well mostly.
I would like to read more from this world, because there are a few sidecharacters that made me curious about them.
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Kissing a writer
By Shani Haim
Trope: Second Chance Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wonderful Second Chance Romance
Noah and Alda’s story is bittersweet. 4 Years ago they could have been a match made for forever. But parts of life and miscommunications or their lack of communication got in their way. Hurt, anger and stubborness failed a happy end. But now they could get a second chance. Maybe. If old hurt feelings could overcome and old mistakes don’t get repeated. Two authors who are great with words and feelings as long as it is on paper, but can’t form them into sentences.
I liked that both characters are willing to change and try their best at it. Their way is rocky. A lot of things and feelings have to come to terms.
But new old feelings and undeniable attraction is a good help.
We get an extremely good insight in Noahs feelings through his book. We learn little by little about the things that Alda wasn’t able to talk about. And of course, lots of good, hot and steamy scenes. These were truly fawning.
A wonderful book with wonderful characters. Can’t wait for the next book in this series. Because the sidecharacters were a fantastic addition and made me curious.
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Rookies mistake
By Lisa Suzanne
Trope: Football Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Emotional start
What an emotional story to start a new series. Made my heart race with every page I turned. This is the first book in the series: Vegas Aces: The Wide Recveiver. It is the story of Tristan and Tessa. Next door neighbors and highschool sweethearts. Sadly, they weren’t meant to be. Or more, there were circumstances and people who had a hand in the decisions 7 years ago. We scrap at the surface of an amazing story to come. With many villains, routes to go and discover and things to happen. Secrets that were hidden for long will come out, truths are revealed, and new desires pop up unexpected.
Tessa suffers from her past, and that for many different reasons. She searches distraction in her work and supposed to be fling.
Tristan wants to move on, he had, but now he is stuck with a bad made decisions that he can’t get rid of.
As waves seem to crash over their heads, both head home, in the wish to get rest, only to find out that both got the same idea.
I can’t wait to know how this goes on. There are so many possibilities that I can’t see or guess where it will lead to. I am truly curious what happens next.
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Tysin
By Brooke O’Brien
Trope: Rockstar Romance, Brother’s best friend
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loved it massive
Tysin and Kyla’s story is full of emotions till it can’t get no more. Not an average brother’s best friend / rockstar romance. It blew me away.
Tysin and Kyla know each other since childhood and before Rebels Havoc. But really know someone is just as simple as the other allows you to. After a secret “relationship” two years ago that didn’t end well both are forced to be together for 3 months. Tysin doesn’t want her there and Kyla is with someone else now. Should be easy since she hates him. But closed proximity always comes with a price.
But suddenly everything seems to go south since a message Kyla received.
And there is the fact that both have huge secrets that could destroy any chance of anything. Inclusive the little thing called big brother / best friend.
Heartbreaking secrets com finally to light, confessions were made, and wrong things turned right.
Many loveable characters, storylines that makes you want to read the next book right away. Beautifully broken people with the hearts on the right place.
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