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Working It is the third book in the It Girl series by by Leah Marie Brown. The It Girl Series are all adult romantic comedies, and each one can be read as a standalone. Working It is the first book that I have had the opportunity to read, but now that I have seen Vivia so much from this book, I am dying to read her story. She seems awesome! I enjoyed how witty and fun Working It was. It was the perfect mix of humor, chick lit, friendship and romance.
Fanny is a very posh, and some might say a bit of a B, lady who loses her job at a top fashion house and finds herself a little lost. She ends up at a non-profit in the middle of Alaska teaching a class. Working It is really a journey of self discovery for Fanny. I loved that she has such great friends. The friendships in this book made me smile almost as much as the romance did. I love Vivia and I really took a quick liking to Fanny's roommate at Teach them to Fish. She is quirky and a ton of fun. I would love for her to get her own book.
I really enjoyed Working It. It was a quick read that was a ton of fun. I had only two sticking points with the book. First, I thought it took a little while to really get rolling. I was kind of bored in the beginning, and the story really only started to catch my interest when Fanny arrived in Alaska. From there on out, Working It and I were friends. My main complaint is that I felt like the book was too short. Once I started to get into the characters and the relationships, I felt like the story flew by and I didn't get a chance to savore them r hang out with them long enough. Especially in regards to the romance. I felt like once things were really picking up with Calder and Fanny we were at 72% into the book and I was sad because I knew it would be over soon. I wanted to see more of them.
Bottom line: Fans of chick lit will adore this series. Working It is a fun read that you can finish in one sitting. It takes a little bit of time to gain steam, but once the story gets going it is fast paced and zips right along to the very end. I think you will appreciate the friendships in this story most of all, but there is also a yummy romance with a scot that I loved. Overall, this was a fun read. I can't wait to read Vivia's story.
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Working It is the third book in the It Girl series by by Leah Marie Brown. The It Girl Series are all adult romantic comedies, and each one can be read as a standalone. Working It is the first book that I have had the opportunity to read, but now that I have seen Vivia so much from this book, I am dying to read her story. She seems awesome! I enjoyed how witty and fun Working It was. It was the perfect mix of humor, chick lit, friendship and romance.
Fanny is a very posh, and some might say a bit of a B, lady who loses her job at a top fashion house and finds herself a little lost. She ends up at a non-profit in the middle of Alaska teaching a class. Working It is really a journey of self discovery for Fanny. I loved that she has such great friends. The friendships in this book made me smile almost as much as the romance did. I love Vivia and I really took a quick liking to Fanny's roommate at Teach them to Fish. She is quirky and a ton of fun. I would love for her to get her own book.
I really enjoyed Working It. It was a quick read that was a ton of fun. I had only two sticking points with the book. First, I thought it took a little while to really get rolling. I was kind of bored in the beginning, and the story really only started to catch my interest when Fanny arrived in Alaska. From there on out, Working It and I were friends. My main complaint is that I felt like the book was too short. Once I started to get into the characters and the relationships, I felt like the story flew by and I didn't get a chance to savore them r hang out with them long enough. Especially in regards to the romance. I felt like once things were really picking up with Calder and Fanny we were at 72% into the book and I was sad because I knew it would be over soon. I wanted to see more of them.
Bottom line: Fans of chick lit will adore this series. Working It is a fun read that you can finish in one sitting. It takes a little bit of time to gain steam, but once the story gets going it is fast paced and zips right along to the very end. I think you will appreciate the friendships in this story most of all, but there is also a yummy romance with a scot that I loved. Overall, this was a fun read. I can't wait to read Vivia's story.
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**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: https://bookbriefs.net**The Loose Ends List is a young adult standalone contemporary by Carrie Firestone. This one was both a tough read for me, and also held a special place in my heart because it deals with death and dying. I enjoyed The Loose Ends List. I thought it was a nice look at how death and dying affects us all differently, and it was a really nice family story. I liked the characters. I think overall it will appeal to fans of younger YA as well as YA.
In The Loose Ends List the main characters grandmother is diagnosed with late stage pancreatic cancer, and she decides to surprise her family not only with that news, but also that she has decided to take them all on a worldwide cruise to see her off. This is no ordinary cruise. No, no on the Wishwell cruise line, it caters specifically to terminal individuals that would like a death-with-dignity option. Meaning that at some point during the cruise, they are going to choose to pass on. I is certainly an interesting concept, and I have to wonder if something like that exists in real life. I honestly have no idea. (It would stir up some controversy I am sure.)
Maddie has a very hard time dealing with death, so she takes the news of her grandmother particularly hard. I liked Maddie. At times, I thought she was felt a bit younger than a high school senior, but at other times I thought she acted her age completely. I really felt for her. She is extremely close with her grandmother, and I know how hard it must have been to process this news very quickly. I loved the cast of characters that we get to know on the cruise. Not only does Maddie come from a large, and varied family, but the cruise itself also had a group of interesting passengers, and author Carrie Firestone does a great job of allowing the reader get to know a lot of them...not just Maddie and her grandma. That was probably my favorite aspect of The Loose Ends List.
The Loose Ends List is unlike anything I have read before. It a very nice journey. I thought it had some very deep moments, some fun and lighthearted moments and lots of very real moments. I was pleasantly surprised with this one. It is a book that I think is very much worth reading.
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In The Loose Ends List the main characters grandmother is diagnosed with late stage pancreatic cancer, and she decides to surprise her family not only with that news, but also that she has decided to take them all on a worldwide cruise to see her off. This is no ordinary cruise. No, no on the Wishwell cruise line, it caters specifically to terminal individuals that would like a death-with-dignity option. Meaning that at some point during the cruise, they are going to choose to pass on. I is certainly an interesting concept, and I have to wonder if something like that exists in real life. I honestly have no idea. (It would stir up some controversy I am sure.)
Maddie has a very hard time dealing with death, so she takes the news of her grandmother particularly hard. I liked Maddie. At times, I thought she was felt a bit younger than a high school senior, but at other times I thought she acted her age completely. I really felt for her. She is extremely close with her grandmother, and I know how hard it must have been to process this news very quickly. I loved the cast of characters that we get to know on the cruise. Not only does Maddie come from a large, and varied family, but the cruise itself also had a group of interesting passengers, and author Carrie Firestone does a great job of allowing the reader get to know a lot of them...not just Maddie and her grandma. That was probably my favorite aspect of The Loose Ends List.
The Loose Ends List is unlike anything I have read before. It a very nice journey. I thought it had some very deep moments, some fun and lighthearted moments and lots of very real moments. I was pleasantly surprised with this one. It is a book that I think is very much worth reading.
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Missed Connections is the first in a new, new adult contemporary romance series, called Summer Love by Tamara Mataya. Tamara is an author that I have read multiple books from and I have really enjoyed them all. I have to say, I think Missed Connections is probably my least favorite of the 4 or 5 books I have read by her. It is still a good read, and I still really enjoyed it, but I really loved all of her other books, and this one fell a little flat for me. Don't get me wrong, I liked a lot of things about the story. First, I love the idea of a romance based on the craigslist missed connections section. And I liked the characters and getting to know them.
This story follows Sarah and Jack, and I loved getting to know the various sides of Jack. I found the romance to be a lot of fun, if not a little predictable at times. I feel like I am in the minority with this story, I think this is going to be a book that people absolutely swoon over. I found it be a big choppy, and because of that I couldn't really fall into an easy pattern with this story. It took me a while to warm up to the characters- Jack especially. And Sarah's naeiety grated on my nerves. But I liked most of the characters more as the story went on.
Overall, Missed Connections is a fantastic concept. One that I think a lot of fans of contemporary new adult romances will absolutely love. However, this one fell a bit flat for me. It was still enjoyable, but ended up being just an ok read for me. I do love Tamara Mataya's work and she is still an auto-read author for me, because she is such a great writer. I just happen to like her other books more than Missed Connections. But you should read it and see what you think about it! (Then come back and let me know.)
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Missed Connections is the first in a new, new adult contemporary romance series, called Summer Love by Tamara Mataya. Tamara is an author that I have read multiple books from and I have really enjoyed them all. I have to say, I think Missed Connections is probably my least favorite of the 4 or 5 books I have read by her. It is still a good read, and I still really enjoyed it, but I really loved all of her other books, and this one fell a little flat for me. Don't get me wrong, I liked a lot of things about the story. First, I love the idea of a romance based on the craigslist missed connections section. And I liked the characters and getting to know them.
This story follows Sarah and Jack, and I loved getting to know the various sides of Jack. I found the romance to be a lot of fun, if not a little predictable at times. I feel like I am in the minority with this story, I think this is going to be a book that people absolutely swoon over. I found it be a big choppy, and because of that I couldn't really fall into an easy pattern with this story. It took me a while to warm up to the characters- Jack especially. And Sarah's naeiety grated on my nerves. But I liked most of the characters more as the story went on.
Overall, Missed Connections is a fantastic concept. One that I think a lot of fans of contemporary new adult romances will absolutely love. However, this one fell a bit flat for me. It was still enjoyable, but ended up being just an ok read for me. I do love Tamara Mataya's work and she is still an auto-read author for me, because she is such a great writer. I just happen to like her other books more than Missed Connections. But you should read it and see what you think about it! (Then come back and let me know.)
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Foolproof Love is the first in an adult contemporary romance series by the same name by Katee Robert. I really enjoyed Foolproof Love. I thought it was a fun book, and I loved the small town- gossipy setting. I think this is the making of great things to come for this series. And on that note, I can't wait for the next book in the series because I love the little spitfire that is Audrey. But this story was Jules and Adam's story, and I really enjoyed both of them.
Foolproof Love is told in dual narrative between Adam and Jules, which I have loved. I have recently read a string book that were from only the girls point of view, and it made me realize just how much I love the split point of view in books. It is very much my preferred narration style...all the time. The small town setting was perfect for this story, because Jules desperately wanted to escape the labels that everyone has attached to her. She is 26 and the town has already dubbed her a spinster, which is crazy. Adam seems to be the perfect answer to Jules problems.
First, he can get her jerky ex off her back, and second, the town won't be thinking of her as a spinster if she is dating the town bad boy. I really liked Adam. It took him forever to open up to Jules, and I kind of wish that he had lowered his walls a little sooner, but he is a really great guy. And Jules is awesome. She is just the right amount of quirky, and she overthinks everything. (her and I share that lovely tendency) I love her idea of a cat cafe, even though I don't love cats a whole lot, but I could get on board with some nice cats.
Bottom line: Foolproof Love is a whole lot of fun. For people, that love revenge books, love a small town gossip mill setting, and love great chemistry between characters, Foolproof Love will be right up your alley. You won't be thinking of Jules as a spinster, I can promise you that. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
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Foolproof Love is the first in an adult contemporary romance series by the same name by Katee Robert. I really enjoyed Foolproof Love. I thought it was a fun book, and I loved the small town- gossipy setting. I think this is the making of great things to come for this series. And on that note, I can't wait for the next book in the series because I love the little spitfire that is Audrey. But this story was Jules and Adam's story, and I really enjoyed both of them.
Foolproof Love is told in dual narrative between Adam and Jules, which I have loved. I have recently read a string book that were from only the girls point of view, and it made me realize just how much I love the split point of view in books. It is very much my preferred narration style...all the time. The small town setting was perfect for this story, because Jules desperately wanted to escape the labels that everyone has attached to her. She is 26 and the town has already dubbed her a spinster, which is crazy. Adam seems to be the perfect answer to Jules problems.
First, he can get her jerky ex off her back, and second, the town won't be thinking of her as a spinster if she is dating the town bad boy. I really liked Adam. It took him forever to open up to Jules, and I kind of wish that he had lowered his walls a little sooner, but he is a really great guy. And Jules is awesome. She is just the right amount of quirky, and she overthinks everything. (her and I share that lovely tendency) I love her idea of a cat cafe, even though I don't love cats a whole lot, but I could get on board with some nice cats.
Bottom line: Foolproof Love is a whole lot of fun. For people, that love revenge books, love a small town gossip mill setting, and love great chemistry between characters, Foolproof Love will be right up your alley. You won't be thinking of Jules as a spinster, I can promise you that. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
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**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: https://bookbriefs.net**ASP of Ascension is the first in the young adult Nefertari Hughes Mystery series by B.R. Myers. I really enjoyed ASP of Ascension and I am really digging the cover of the book. It reminds me so much of an Egyptian version of the old school Nancy Drew book covers. Which I completely love. I also love all things Egypt so I found this book particularly interesting. It centers around a very important and secret exhibit coming to a small town, and a curse surrounding it- Cleopatra sarcophagus!
Terry, short for Nefertari, starts at a new school because her dad, who is a famous archeologist, is bringing a secret exhibit to town. I really liked Terry. I found her trips with her parents to be fascinating, and as painful as it was for her, I really enjoyed the glimpses into her past that we got. Espically that fateful trip into the fourth chamber where she was injured, and she lost her mom. Not to mention all of the curse business. I loved that I think the most.
The only thing that I found a bit hard to believe was how famous her dad seemed to be. The kids at the school all seemed to be very up on him and his discoveries, which I found a bit odd. I certainly didn't know about different archeologists and their discoveries when I was in high school, but then again it was a small town, so who knows. Other than how star struck people seemed to be by Terry's dad ASP of Ascension. It is a really fun story. Perfect for fans of Nancy Drew, The Mummy and Egyptian mythology. I can't wait to read the next Nefertari Hughes Mystery!
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Terry, short for Nefertari, starts at a new school because her dad, who is a famous archeologist, is bringing a secret exhibit to town. I really liked Terry. I found her trips with her parents to be fascinating, and as painful as it was for her, I really enjoyed the glimpses into her past that we got. Espically that fateful trip into the fourth chamber where she was injured, and she lost her mom. Not to mention all of the curse business. I loved that I think the most.
The only thing that I found a bit hard to believe was how famous her dad seemed to be. The kids at the school all seemed to be very up on him and his discoveries, which I found a bit odd. I certainly didn't know about different archeologists and their discoveries when I was in high school, but then again it was a small town, so who knows. Other than how star struck people seemed to be by Terry's dad ASP of Ascension. It is a really fun story. Perfect for fans of Nancy Drew, The Mummy and Egyptian mythology. I can't wait to read the next Nefertari Hughes Mystery!
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**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: https://bookbriefs.net**Driven to Temptation is a new adult/adult crossover novel by Melia Alexander. This is the first book I have read from this author, and I have to say I liked it but I didn't love it. It is a super quick read, both in length and in amount of time passed in the actual story. I liked Driven To Temptation. I thought it was a fun read, but it ended up being just ok for me because I felt like all of it was too rushed.
Driven to Temptation is the story of Delaney and Aiden. I really liked Aiden and I mostly liked Delaney. I loved a lot of things about Delaney actually, but she had her moments of annoyance. I loved how smart she is, how driven, and how she goes out of her way to show people at work what she is capable of. But I found her to be a bit naive. Maybe naive isn't the right word choice- she is more childishly stubborn. Take her view on work attire for example. I know that she wants to be seen for her ideas and her hard work and not her body, but wearing come on. Dressing the way she did, can have a complete opposite effect. She didn't dress professionally at all. It comes across that she doesn't take herself or her job seriously. (as you can tell this is just my personal opinion on the matter.) But it did bug me how stubborn she was about everything.
I really liked Aiden, I thought he was a great guy and a good match for Delaney. My frustration with him is my frustration with the book overall. It just moved at too fast of a speed. Aiden is her boss and it only took him a couple of hours in the car, after first meeting her, to throw all of that out the window. It just didn't feel believable to me , especially since I knew how important the company is to him. I wish that the book was fleshed out a bit more so we could have witnessed a slower building connection between the characters.
On the flip side, this was a fun read and very well written, so fans of quick- read-it-in-one-afternoon, type books, might really love Driven to Temptation. It is an instant gratification read. One I enjoyed, but ultimately didn't love.
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Driven to Temptation is the story of Delaney and Aiden. I really liked Aiden and I mostly liked Delaney. I loved a lot of things about Delaney actually, but she had her moments of annoyance. I loved how smart she is, how driven, and how she goes out of her way to show people at work what she is capable of. But I found her to be a bit naive. Maybe naive isn't the right word choice- she is more childishly stubborn. Take her view on work attire for example. I know that she wants to be seen for her ideas and her hard work and not her body, but wearing come on. Dressing the way she did, can have a complete opposite effect. She didn't dress professionally at all. It comes across that she doesn't take herself or her job seriously. (as you can tell this is just my personal opinion on the matter.) But it did bug me how stubborn she was about everything.
I really liked Aiden, I thought he was a great guy and a good match for Delaney. My frustration with him is my frustration with the book overall. It just moved at too fast of a speed. Aiden is her boss and it only took him a couple of hours in the car, after first meeting her, to throw all of that out the window. It just didn't feel believable to me , especially since I knew how important the company is to him. I wish that the book was fleshed out a bit more so we could have witnessed a slower building connection between the characters.
On the flip side, this was a fun read and very well written, so fans of quick- read-it-in-one-afternoon, type books, might really love Driven to Temptation. It is an instant gratification read. One I enjoyed, but ultimately didn't love.
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Relentless is the second book in the young adult Hero Agenda duology by Tera Lynn Childs and Tracey Deebs. I absolutely loved the first book in the series, Powerless. It got my super hero mojo going big time. I loved the world these two authors created with all of the villains, super villains, heroes, superheroes, and the ordinaries. Relentless picks up right where Powerless leaves off, and these are books that you must read in order.
I remember saying in my review of book 1 that I held my breath for the last 10 pages. Well, that has nothing on the start of this book. I loved that we were immediately dropping into some serious action with the characters. It was great to go back into the book and see all of the familiar faces that I loved from the first book. Kenna is even more bad- a** than she was in the last book. I feel like Kenna really comes into her own in Relentless. She steps up big time, and I was super happy to see that.
Just like in Powerless, I really loved the group of characters. There are villains, heroes and ordinaries all working together. They bickered and fought and formed really great friendships. And romances... Overall, this is an excellent continuation to Powerless. (notice that I didn't say ending.) I know that this is a duology, but I am really, really keeping my fingers crossed that these authors will take us into another journey into the Hero Agenda world. I feel like there is still so much more that we can see with them!
Bottom line: If you are a fan of X-men, of the Avengers (or of the DC world) you will love this book. If you are looking for a book where hero doesn't always equal a good guy and villain doesn't always equal a bad guy, Relentless and the Hero Agenda series is the perfect read for you. I think you will love it just as much as I did.
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Relentless is the second book in the young adult Hero Agenda duology by Tera Lynn Childs and Tracey Deebs. I absolutely loved the first book in the series, Powerless. It got my super hero mojo going big time. I loved the world these two authors created with all of the villains, super villains, heroes, superheroes, and the ordinaries. Relentless picks up right where Powerless leaves off, and these are books that you must read in order.
I remember saying in my review of book 1 that I held my breath for the last 10 pages. Well, that has nothing on the start of this book. I loved that we were immediately dropping into some serious action with the characters. It was great to go back into the book and see all of the familiar faces that I loved from the first book. Kenna is even more bad- a** than she was in the last book. I feel like Kenna really comes into her own in Relentless. She steps up big time, and I was super happy to see that.
Just like in Powerless, I really loved the group of characters. There are villains, heroes and ordinaries all working together. They bickered and fought and formed really great friendships. And romances... Overall, this is an excellent continuation to Powerless. (notice that I didn't say ending.) I know that this is a duology, but I am really, really keeping my fingers crossed that these authors will take us into another journey into the Hero Agenda world. I feel like there is still so much more that we can see with them!
Bottom line: If you are a fan of X-men, of the Avengers (or of the DC world) you will love this book. If you are looking for a book where hero doesn't always equal a good guy and villain doesn't always equal a bad guy, Relentless and the Hero Agenda series is the perfect read for you. I think you will love it just as much as I did.
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**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: https://bookbriefs.net**How to Disappear is a fast paced, murder mystery novel long chase that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. I loved this young adult book by Ann Redisch Stampler. It was really a riveting read, and please know that I don't say that lightly. Normally I am much more critical on my mystery and suspense books, especially in the young adult age group. They are not a sub genre that I read very often, but How to Disappear is a really great mystery, suspense and even romance.
I loved that How to Disappear is told in dual narrative from two teens on the run. One reluctantly chasing and one very earnestly running. I loved that neither one of the characters was completely black or completely white. Both of them were firmly in the shades of grey camp, which made watching their stories unfold and more twists and turns popping up, all the more interesting. I genuinely had no idea which way this was going to turn out and what was going to be revealed. Normally, I am pretty good at reading characters and predicting plots but that was not the case at all in How to Disappear. This book kept me guessing, and seconding guessing over and over again. And I flipping loved that.
I think How to Disappear is my favorite of Ann Redisch Stampler's books. It is so well executed. You will feel like you are running in the woods with Nicolette. You will feel conflicted, just like Jack. If you are a nail biter, be sure to coat you nails in that gross tasting stuff that deters biting. Trust me, this book calls for it. If you are a fan of mystery and suspense young adult, How to Disappear is a book that you can't miss out on. The characters will win your heart, and the plot will keep it pumping. I loved how fast paced and unpredictable How to Disappear is. This one is a winner for me.
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I loved that How to Disappear is told in dual narrative from two teens on the run. One reluctantly chasing and one very earnestly running. I loved that neither one of the characters was completely black or completely white. Both of them were firmly in the shades of grey camp, which made watching their stories unfold and more twists and turns popping up, all the more interesting. I genuinely had no idea which way this was going to turn out and what was going to be revealed. Normally, I am pretty good at reading characters and predicting plots but that was not the case at all in How to Disappear. This book kept me guessing, and seconding guessing over and over again. And I flipping loved that.
I think How to Disappear is my favorite of Ann Redisch Stampler's books. It is so well executed. You will feel like you are running in the woods with Nicolette. You will feel conflicted, just like Jack. If you are a nail biter, be sure to coat you nails in that gross tasting stuff that deters biting. Trust me, this book calls for it. If you are a fan of mystery and suspense young adult, How to Disappear is a book that you can't miss out on. The characters will win your heart, and the plot will keep it pumping. I loved how fast paced and unpredictable How to Disappear is. This one is a winner for me.
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**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: https://bookbriefs.net**Ignite is the first book in the Wildwood series by Karen Erickson. (P.S. Karen Erickson is author Monica Murphy's alter ego) Ignite is an adult contemporary romance. Each of the books in the series focuses on a different couple, and I am assuming they can be read as a standalone, but I am going to tell you right now, I do not recommend that. I think this series needs to be read in order, and here is why. (it is also something that I love about the series.) While each of the books does focus on a different romance, there is an overarching plot line of an arsonist in the city. We have not even come close to discovering who the arsonist is, so I think readers will benefit from reading the Wildwood books in order. I know I am interested in following not only the romances, but also the arson story line. I am already itching for the next book.
Ignite takes place in a small town, and focuses on Harper and West. Harper has lived in Wildwood for her whole life and she has had a crush on West for just as long. West left town after school suddenly, and had now just as suddenly reappeared, throwing Harper for a loop. West and Harper make a great couple and I really enjoyed their story. It fits great into the kind of drama filled world of new adult contemporary romance. (I should say drama mixed with a genuine dose of heart and chemistry.) Ignite isn't anything completely revolutionary, but it is a very well done romance. And the arson story line adds a good extra level of intrige and excitement that I can't wait to see throughout the series.
I am very, very excited for the next book in the series- Smolder (which I have just seen the cover of, and I LOVE!) It is West's brother Lane's story. And I can already tell from what I have seen of Lane in Ignite- he is going to be a brooding heck of a hero. I want Lane's story right now!
Bottom line: if you like Contemporary romance with great chemistry and a healthy side of heart, and you love the idea of a series long arson plot- the Wildwood series is a great one for you. Check it out. I really enjoyed it.
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Ignite takes place in a small town, and focuses on Harper and West. Harper has lived in Wildwood for her whole life and she has had a crush on West for just as long. West left town after school suddenly, and had now just as suddenly reappeared, throwing Harper for a loop. West and Harper make a great couple and I really enjoyed their story. It fits great into the kind of drama filled world of new adult contemporary romance. (I should say drama mixed with a genuine dose of heart and chemistry.) Ignite isn't anything completely revolutionary, but it is a very well done romance. And the arson story line adds a good extra level of intrige and excitement that I can't wait to see throughout the series.
I am very, very excited for the next book in the series- Smolder (which I have just seen the cover of, and I LOVE!) It is West's brother Lane's story. And I can already tell from what I have seen of Lane in Ignite- he is going to be a brooding heck of a hero. I want Lane's story right now!
Bottom line: if you like Contemporary romance with great chemistry and a healthy side of heart, and you love the idea of a series long arson plot- the Wildwood series is a great one for you. Check it out. I really enjoyed it.
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One Lucky Hero is the first in a new, adult contemporary romance series, called the Men in Uniform series, by Codi Gary. I loved this book! plain and simple. I really loved it. I thought it was an awesome romance full of wit, sass and good times. If you are looking for a feel good romance, this is it.
Violet and Dean (and Dilbert the dog!) totally won me over. They each have their own demons, but what I loved about them is that when they are around each other they seem to be so full of life. They can push each others demons away. They felt lighter when they were together, and that just made me smile. Plus I loved their back and forth banter. I have been really into books featuring military men in some way (I think I can blame it on watching American Grit...) and One Lucky Hero has to be one of my favorites.
Dean can brood with the best of them. So if that is your thing, get ready to swoon. Not to mention you get some puppy loving in this book too. Is it just me, or does a book with an adorable puppy in it automatically gain a few extra points? It totally does for me! Bring on more Dilbert! ;)
In all seriousness though, One Lucky Hero is far from all lighthearted fun. There are some serious issues being dealt with by the characters and there are some serious roadblocks for them to overcome. Overall, their journey was so worth it for me. I loved the characters and I love One Lucky Hero.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
One Lucky Hero is the first in a new, adult contemporary romance series, called the Men in Uniform series, by Codi Gary. I loved this book! plain and simple. I really loved it. I thought it was an awesome romance full of wit, sass and good times. If you are looking for a feel good romance, this is it.
Violet and Dean (and Dilbert the dog!) totally won me over. They each have their own demons, but what I loved about them is that when they are around each other they seem to be so full of life. They can push each others demons away. They felt lighter when they were together, and that just made me smile. Plus I loved their back and forth banter. I have been really into books featuring military men in some way (I think I can blame it on watching American Grit...) and One Lucky Hero has to be one of my favorites.
Dean can brood with the best of them. So if that is your thing, get ready to swoon. Not to mention you get some puppy loving in this book too. Is it just me, or does a book with an adorable puppy in it automatically gain a few extra points? It totally does for me! Bring on more Dilbert! ;)
In all seriousness though, One Lucky Hero is far from all lighthearted fun. There are some serious issues being dealt with by the characters and there are some serious roadblocks for them to overcome. Overall, their journey was so worth it for me. I loved the characters and I love One Lucky Hero.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs