elle_laine's Reviews (126)

Laurel and Rob West find the perfect house for the perfect price for their growing family. After living in an apartment the size of a shoebox for the past few years, this house is a dream come true. Until Laurel can't shake the feeling that her neighbors aren't who they say they are. And then there is the secret that the house holds. What exactly happened there?
Corey Sutton, a recently divorced woman who moved back in with her mother, is struggling with her past. Bad decisions and overwhelming grief follow her. Set on revenge, she does whatever she can to get back at whoever it was that hurt her.

Thank you to Liz Alterman and Dreamscape Media for the audiobook ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions here are completely mine.

I 100% enjoyed this audiobook! I binged the whole thing in two sittings. The intrigue and angst of the story kept me engaged and I was highly satisfied with the ending. Although the plot did not end up being very complicated, in this case, that made the story stronger, with the ending tying everything up in a neat little bow. 

Because I listened to the audiobook version of this book, I think that it enhanced my enjoyment of the story. The narrator was excellent, changing tone for each character. I definitely recommend the audiobook version of this book and have already recommended it to a friend. I am excited for its publication day!

•A long-lost princess. A dissatisfied prince. An outcast. Deadly games with players who all have their own agendas. How complicated could it get?

•I finally decided to dip my toes into fantasy again, and boy am I glad that I chose this one! The whole concept of people jumping was super cool and I enjoyed the games that the characters competed in. But just as a warning, the ending leaves the reader at a cliff-hanger, which means I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in the series! 🖤 🗡️ 

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•Evie Porter has it all. Even her relationship with her wealthy boyfriend is going well. Until an accident and an accusation begin to shake her well crafted life. And then she’s on a journey to clear her name. 

•This book was definitely different than the other thrillers I’ve read. I liked the concept of the book, but sometimes I was a little confused. I also guessed some of the twists, which didn’t make it less enjoyable, just somewhat predictable. If you’re looking for something different to read, I would definitely recommend this one to you!

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It’s safe to say that I did not like this book. Too many times while reading, I considered DNFing. I just really didn’t like the main characters and how they interacted with each other. 🤷🏽‍♀️ 

•This is the second book in the Once Upon a Broken Heart series. In this book, a curse brings Jacks back into Evangeline’s life as they negotiate and form an alliance to each get what they want. But nothing about this partnership is easy or simple. 

•This book!! 😍 I absolutely adore everything about it! The tension is delicious and the strained relationships make this a page-turner. I have never flown through a book so quickly. This might even be my favorite book of the year! 100000/10 recommend. 

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•Evangeline’s true love is engaged to someone else. The man she thought she would spend the rest of her life with. And the woman he is going to marry? It’s Evangeline’s own stepsister. So Evangeline pays a visit to the Prince of Hearts, hoping to strike a deal that will bring her true love back to her. 💒🕰️💋 

•Ahh!! This book! I absolutely ADORE it! I love the fantasy elements that bring the reader into a world of kingdoms, enchantments, and mystery. I immediately bought and read the second book after finishing this one. 10/10 recommend!!

•Emma and Justin both have the same problem that they could help each other resolve. A curse seems to follow them around, making each person they date and break up with find their soulmate right after. Both Justin and Emma decide to experiment so that they can both find their soulmates after breaking up with each other. So Emma joins Justin in Minnesota just for the summer, and their experiment begins. 

•Wow! I was not expecting to like this book as much as I did! There were some heavy themes in this book, but it really made the story sound more realistic. Life is messy and is often very difficult. 

•This delightful tale set in the islands is full of sea dragons, pirates, and family lore. Hanalei returns to her homeland ten years after disaster struck and choices were made that altered her life forever. There she embarks on a journey with Prince Sam to rescue the beloved princess. 🐉 👑 🥚 

•I was intrigued when I saw this was a BOTM pick for April. I am so glad I chose it! This was a very different book from those that I normally read. I loved the whole vibe of the book. This is the PERFECT summer book for you! 🏝️💚

•Emilie had a horrible Valentine’s Day. From wrecking her car to watching her boyfriend kiss someone else, Emilie ends the day on her grandmother’s couch, sad and unsure of herself. But when she wakes up, she’s in her bed at home. And it’s Valentine’s Day again. Somehow the day is repeating itself and Emilie has chance after chance to replay the day and decide how she wants it to end. 🚘🌆❣️

•Oh man! This was such a fun read! But I’m pretty much guaranteed to like anything @lynnpainterbooks writes. 🤩💕

•Jenny is entering a new season of life. The birth of her and Dean’s first child and their wedding is approaching. They have a house. They are cleaning out their clutter. And then Dean vanishes without so much as a “goodbye” and Jenny is left to raise a child completely by herself. 👼🏼 🏡 🐈

•I really enjoyed this cute story, but I can’t rate it 5⭐️s because there were a couple of moments in the book that disappointed me. Having said that, I loved the ending and loved Jenny as a strong MC.