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Summary

Lety let the damage of her past come between her and the man she met and fell in love with. But this time Brody isn't going to let her go without a fight. Brody fell in love with Lety but he knows that she is hurting and he refuses to let it continue to happen. But Lety has to do some damage control from what her father has done. She is at risk at losing her funding for school, and so she is going to have to work overtime to make it work. Her new job is aiding in a father and son who both have physical disabilities due to a accident. She never imagined that this torn family would be Brody's family and tensions are high between them. Lety soon realizes how different of an uprbringing Brody had compared to her. And even though she knows that she isn't good for him she isn't ready to let him go yet but Brody is determined to show her how right they are together...

The Hero

Brody's life may seem like he has everything going for him. Good grade, socially accepted, financially set for life but his life is not what it really seems. He has his own past trauma to deal with, and is still in love with the woman who broke him. Brody can't fully understand the reasons behind Lety and why she hurt him, but he recognizes the same pain in her eyes that he feels. Brody was such a wonderful and sweet hero. I love how supportive he is of Lety and never judges her or her past. He makes his own mistakes and has his own inner demons that he battles with, but I enjoyed the way that he treat Lety. He is charming, protective and has a gentle but firm presence that you just want to see more of. And he is so playful and loves to tease her. Definitely a character you don't want to miss out on

"If we're not sleeping, then what will we do?

"I'm not discussing what happens when we're alone, Brody."

"Will we kiss?"

"Brody"

"Will we touch?"

"Brody."

"Letz, we're adults"

"Then behave like one. I'm working"

The Heroine

Lety grew up in a home where abuse was commonplace. Her father was extremely controlling and abusive and paid no consequences. Her mother just let it happen and blamed her own children if they fought against their father. Lety is now in college, and with her brother Mateo having gone against their father, she assumed that her life could get better and she wouldn't have to fear her own father. But he is coming back into her life in destructive ways and she fears what it will do with her relationship with Brody. Lety is strong willed, courageous and hardworking. I love how much she is willing to sacrifice to make a better life for herself.

Plot and Story Line

Once Perfect was a outstanding story and I just fell in love with these characters and seeing more of the Tres Santos family. Lety is next in age, and is Mateo's younger sister (Mateo was our hero in book one) and boy I loved her strength of character. I love her inner strength especially when you know the type of home that she has grown up in and it was pleasant. She struggles with trust and affection except from her siblings. She can be very prideful at times, she doesn't want anyone to do anything for her or help or. I understand why, considering how she was raised, but she also learns that its okay to accept help from those that care. The real changing point of the story is Brody. He is the steady rock in the relationship and I loved that. He never gives up on Lety even when she tries to push him away. Their story is full of drama and suspense and growth. We see slow positive changes happen with these characters and I love seeing the character growth that defines this story. Cecy Robson kept me fascinated and captivated by their story.

The Cover

I just love the way they did this cover...it reflects the story so very well. I like the stance of his pose and the way the light and shadows reflect the tone of the book.

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Once Loved is a heart winning romance that captivates the reader with powerful emotion, pure talent of writing, a story that will pack a punch!!

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Real is the first book of Katy Evan’s MMA fighters series. Real is based on this infamous couple Remington “Remy” and Brooke. It starts off with Brooke coming to a MMA fight, that her friend dragged her to. Remy is the top prize fighter, and normally she barely looks at men. She doesn’t like flings and doesn’t do relationships much. But she is fascinated by Remy, and he looks straight at her in a way she has never felt before. But she knows he is bad news, until he comes after her. Their exchange is pretty intense and she wonders if she will ever see him again. Then she is taken to his hotel room with a job offer, to be his phsyical trainer to prevent future and occurring injuries. She has recently graduated but hasn’t received any offers and so she says yes. And thus begins their powerful story.

From a man who fights like crazy, arouses me like no other, is the sexiest thing I’ve ever seen. From the man who plays me sexy music, gives me his t-shirt to sleep in, protects me as fiercely as a lion, and yet won’t take me when I’m naked and trembling in his arms…

Remy and Brooke are pure chemistry together, Katy Evans knows how to write chemistry. Because its not about sex…its so much deeper than that. And seriously I felt my heart literally skip beats while reading their story and I couldn’t get enough. Remy is a complex character for sure. His parents had him committed when he was just a teenager and he suffers from a intense form of bi polar. You see how drawn he is to Brooke as is Brooke to Remy. They have their ups and down in this book, but it was such a powerfully written book. I love that their relationship builds and focuses on the real aspects. I found their romance to be intense and explosive and heart wrenching!!! They have become one of my top couples to read.

This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceRemy is the third book of the Real series by Katy Evans. Now in Remy, we get the change to see Remington's POV. In the first two books it was our heroine Brooke. So you do need to read books one and two before reading this one or you might get a little confused at some points. I truly had a fun time with this one, probably not quite as much as books one and two. Obviously we see their relationship from two books into one in our hero's view of things. So there are some scenes that are shortened or skipped because of the way it is written. But I truly wanted to read this one because one I adore this couple so much and two because I wanted to see how things happened with Remy. You get to see more hidden depths from him and this book just makes you fall for Remington even more. I love seeing the effects of his bi polar struggles and the chemistry he feels for Brooke from the very beginning. We also get present and past flashbacks, and we get to see their wedding day. The humor and the sexual tension is just as wonderful as we have seen in books one and two. I rarely get a chance to see a story in the hero's POV. And I like that this author was willing to do this. Especially since there is some mystery surrounding Remy in the previous two books. And we get to understand him so much more and the depth of feeling he has with Brooke. I like that even in the beginning it wasn't just about sex. Not love at first or anything, but I liked seeing how these two had a strong connection to each other that wasn't just physical. I definitely had a blast seeing Remy's side and more depth of his character and his view through this romance.

Now my wife stands in this room I filled with roses for her, and I have. NO. WORDS. No fucking words to tell her. The way I need her. The way I want her. The way I love her. How every day I wake up a happy man, and go to sleep a happy man, sure that I can't love her any more than I already do. But every day, the impossible happens, and I love her more. Her smiles, her strength, her dedication to our son, to me, everything about her is perfect for me.

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This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI have been wanting to pick up this series for quite some time, I love a good sci fi romance and these just fit right up my alley and I was so glad that I finally picked up book one. Now its not exactly a story that will be for everyone. But I truly had a fun escape from reality by reading this one. The story sets off with our heroine finds herself being kidnapped by aliens along with a group of other women. But when the ship has engine trouble the aliens drop their cargo down onto a ice planet. Georgie is a strong heroine. She is the leader of the group. She has confidence and I liked how she maintains control over the women to keep them from panicking over their situation. She goes out into the snow and ice, looking for food or better sheltar. She runs into a blue skinned alien who thinks that she is his mate. At first they can't understand each other, since their languages are very different. So there is quite a bit of miscommunication that happens. And eventually Georgie implants her brain with a communication device so she can communicate with him. But they start to build a trust, and there is some powerful chemistry that builds between them. But Georgie is also worried about the other women that need help. They are left with two choices stay on the ice planet with the blue aliens who are looking for mates or risk being captured and forced into slavery. Vektal was such a entertaining hero, but even though he knows she is his mate he is patient with her. He wants to give her the choice to choose him despite how lonely he has been all of his life. He and the other men have little hope of ever finding a mate and having children. This is not a story you need to think too deeply over. Its meant to be entertainment and fun and some adventure. And that is how I took this book. I loved the romance, I liked the plot and the certain moments of danger and suspense that gets put in play here. Quite a fun and unique sci fi romance to relax with.

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Summary

Jamie Keller and Ford Kendrick were young and in love and just waiting for the right time to leave their hometown and start somewhere fresh and their new life together. But then Ford had his love for his family who needed him and he knew he couldn't leave now. Jamie he knew needed to leave especially away from her toxic mother who demeaned her constantly. He let her go and he regretted it. Now its been years and Jamie has returned, only his 'firefly' is gone and in her place a woman so lost and tortured it kills him. He knows he must find a way to find her again even just to make her smile and laugh and find joy in life. Jamie left the town and never looked back and her only regret was losing Ford and she never forgot him. But when her convoy was attacked and so many of her friends were killed, but her mind and her body were damaged and she doesn't know how she can even live day to day. But then Ford comes back in her life, forcing her to live, just one day at a time, and before she realizes it she is starting to feel more free and like her old self than ever before. But her past and a enemy she doesn't see coming seeks to ruin her happiness...

Plot and Story Line

Another fabulous addition to a wonderful and heartwarming series. Jennifer Ryan did such a tremendous job with this one and I really liked seeing the whole military PTSD side to the story. We have our heroine who has not had a good time of it in her life. She has a sweet and gentle spirit. In the beginning, we see what she was like before she joined the military. Even though she suffers from lack of self esteem. Her mother is quite horrid and demeans her all the time. But her relationship with Ford is what keeps her grounded. But then we see that Ford has to make a difficult choice, part of it due to his loyalty and love for his family who needs him to stay. But he also knows that Jamie can't stay and that it isn't the right time for them. Now Jamie is back and not at all like the girl he fell in love with. Jamie has suffered a horrific attack, all but one of her friends were killed. She suffered three bullet wounds and intense scarring on her back from being burned. She is suffering from PTSD, and tends to not always not reality from dreams of the attack. But then this is what made me fall in love with the story...our hero is just amazing here. I honestly fell in love with him so hard. He is so wonderful with Jamie. He is patient, understanding and kind. Jamie has a bit of a hard shell at times, but he doesn't let it bother him because he knows its not his Jamie. We see how Jamie starts to come back into herself, working along side with Ford on his ranch and slowly spending time with people and seeing Jamie and Ford reconnect was quite heartwarming and sweet.

 

The Cover

I do love a sexy cowboy

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His Cowboy Heart is a sweet second chance romance that is heart wrenching and captivates the reader. A tale that just pulls you in....COMPELLING!!

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This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceLinks To Tour:http://tastybooktours.com/tours-master/2017/1/26/hooked-christina-phillips

Hooked is the first book in a new series by Christine Phillips. I was so excited that I got a chance to try this story and this author out, so thank you Entangled Publishing and Tasty Book Tours for the opportunity. I have wanted to try this author out, and she does a good variety both contemporary and historical. But I have a weakness for MC, so I was intrigued by the set up of this one. It sets off with our heroine, she has just broken off her engagement and her car has broken down and not in the best part of town. But there is a bar right across the strong, so she walks in like she own the place, wet as all get out but still classy as she can be in a bar that is full of rough riders and MC members. But there is one that catches her eye. A man who is rough around the edges and yeah they get it on pretty quickly. They begin to have a fling. Graec, is looking for something different from her boring life. And Zach is the perfect distraction. But what starts out as just a casual fling for both of them starts to turn into something much deeper. A relationship Grace is ready for, but Zach isn't. He doesn't do relationship, he has some emotional baggage and doesn't know how to do serious romantic entanglements. But he can't seem to resist Grace, or want to be with her all the time. There is some drama that happens but I loved seeing these two come together on a emotional level. The story is pretty erotic at times and they definitely have some powerful chemistry. But they are also good for each other in the ways that matter. I love that Zach sees the real grace, beneath what she portrays to the world and to her family. He encourages her to give up her current job, and start on her dream: to have a cupcake business (which she is super talented at). This pair does have some set backs especially when it comes to her family. But I liked the way they resolve the situation. The only downside was the ending. It was pretty quick and abrupt and had more of a happy for now instead of a happy ever after that I was expecting. But overall a sizzling romance that packs a punch.

I know I am a jerk, and I can't give you the world, but I love you, Grace Mulholland. Never forget it.

I pull her close, and she winds her arms around me, which makes me almost forget what I was about to say. “What you see is what you get with me.”

“Hmm,” she says as though she doesn’t believe a word. “Big, bad, tough guy on the outside. That’s okay, your secret’s safe with me.”

I snort with laughter. “No secret, Grace.” I like saying her name. “That’s me, inside and out.”

“If you say so.”

“When I get you home, I’ll prove it to you.”

“Do you live far from here?”

With my arm still wrapped around her, I once again make for the door. “Nah. Just a couple of blocks. Won’t take long.”

“Can we pick my luggage up first?”

I pause, hand on doorknob. “Luggage?”

“Yes. From my car. You know, toothbrush and…stuff.” Her cheeks are pink and she gives a little shrug. “If I’m staying the night I need my things.”

“Sure.” My mind fills with the happy vision of Grace in my shower. I pull open the door, keen to get home and put that particular fantasy into action.

Tension vibrates from her as we walk back into the bar. I swagger across the room, ignoring the glances from my brothers and friends, and they soon get the message. Instead of catcalls and jeers, they go back to their business, and Grace gives a relieved sigh as the door swings shut behind us.

“At least it’s stopped raining.” She lowers her umbrella. “That’s my car, over there.”

I glance across the street and there’s no mistaking which car she’s talking about. It’s a silver Mercedes coupe, and if I don’t warn my brothers the car’s off-limits, it’ll be picked clean by morning.

She opens the trunk and takes out an overnight case, then looks at me expectantly, as though she’s waiting for me to haul out the massive case that takes up the entire space. Is she leaving home or going on vacation?

It’s none of my business, and I don’t know why the question even enters my head.

“You need all this shit for one night?”

“No, but I need a change of clothes.” She frowns as though something’s just occurred to her. “Oh, you mean we’re walking to your house? I thought you’d have your car here. It doesn’t matter, I can make do.”

She goes to shut the trunk, and I hold it open. “I don’t have a car.” Seriously, is she really that clueless? Her surprised glance tells me that yeah, she really is. I haul her case out and slam the trunk.

“There’s really no need.” She waves a finger at her case. “I don’t expect you to carry it along the street. It’s too heavy.”

“The hell it is.” Even if the damn thing were full of bricks I wouldn’t back down now. “You better have some killer underwear in here as payback.”

Ever since Leila has felt her psychic abilities weaken, she has felt that Vlad has been slowly withdrawing from her. She senses a distance between themselves that just keeps widening. When it becomes obviously apparent that she will never have his love, or he will never be willing to give it to her, when she loves him with a desperation. She knows that she must do the only thing left available to her...leave him for good. Leila never imagined how hard it would be to actually leave him, but when she returns to her old friend Marty and the carnival, she never thought it would be so hard to stay away from him. When there is a explosion, and she is the only survivor, she knows that there is someone that her life is in mortal danger. At first she doesn't know who to trust, but she turns to the one person who she feels she can trust, until circumstances change, and she finds herself with Vlad once more. Vlad is devastated when Leila leaves him, he feels rejected, but when he finds her back in his life, he can't bear to leat her ever leave him again. There is a danger lurking, that he is unable to pin point, and only fully trusting and working with Leila, will they be able to come down to the bottom of the danger that threatens her...because he knows he does love her fiercely and will do everything in his power to protect her no matter the cost.How can I say how much I LOVED Twice Tempted. I have been anxiously waiting for this book ever since I read Once Burned. Vlad and Leila are just explosive together. I adored both characters, there were so many unique qualities about them both, that just made them perfect for each other. We see how desperately they really need each other. Vlad is just HOT and sexy beyond imagination....very *drool worthy* if I say so myself. He is so ALPHA, and has a commanding presence, and he loves control, and hates disobedience. So of course he would be drawn to Leila who would defy him right? Leila is a very strong willed woman, but not overly strong. She doesn't start out as a fighter, she she does have a more gently side but she can be a fierce fighter when the need arises. I loved how she strives to be There was a variety of intense emotions that are displayed throughout the whole story, so vividly portrayed in such a way that is unique to the author and her writing. I also loved seeing Vlad and Leila grow stronger together in their relationship. I have to say though, one of the many things I like about this authors books, is that she always surprises me when I least expect it. There were certain things that occur in this book, where my eyes popped wide open in surprise, never expecting certain things to happen. So it was a delight to be surprised and be taken on such a exciting ride of passion, danger and intrigue. I found Twice Tempted to be a intense story that charmed me with every page. A must read for anyone that enjoys a thrilling romance that will knock your socks off!! Top of my list of favorites!! FANTASTIC!!

This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceSo I have been itching to read The King ever since I heard of its release. I am such a fan of Wrath and Beth. These two are so solid together and I think what held me back from reading this one was the multiple plot lines. And even though the other plot lines weren't something I really had a huge interest in, probably because I haven't touched base with some of the later books in the series so I was a bit lost at times. So I didn't get too involved in some of them. I was slightly intruged by Xcor and Layla, just because I saw them in "The Beast" and I do know they have a book of their own so I was curious to see what happened between them in this one. Some of the other characters we see that play a pivotal role in this book are:

Wrath and Anya---I loved loved this side plot line. We get a chance to take a glimpse into the love that Wrath's parents shared for each other. There are some heartbreaking moments of course, but we see how strong they were together and love seeing where Wrath comes from and his legacy.

Trez-I didn't have much interest in this character at all...I was having a "meh" feeling with him

Assail-I had a hard time with this one, just couldn't connect and mostly skimmed when I realized I had little desire for this character or the plot line Ward includes.

Then we finally have our beloved Wrath and Beth. Now these two are struggling a bit. Wrath is busy with his Kingly duties and we see how its really putting him down. He is struggling still with being King and trying to live up to his parents, most especially his father. But when Beth shares her strong desire to have a baby, Wrath is over the top against it, to the point that it divides this lovely pair in a way they have never been divided. They both really struggle but ironically this is not the toughest battle they will have to face together. And man I think I fell in love with this couple even more strongly before.

“I want you to know something,” he said into her hair. As she went still, he tried to pull something worth hearing out of his ass. Some string of words that were even in the same zip code as what was doing in his chest.

“What?” she whispered.

“You are everything to me.”

It was so incredibly, totally not enough- and yet she sighed and melted into him like that was all she wanted to hear. And a bag of chips.

Sometimes you got lucky.

We see how they struggle with challenges after getting their "HEA" from Dark Lover. We see the way they become even stronger even if its tough for them to get there. I love seeing how their relationship grows into a more stronger bond and how both Beth and Wrath become even better people because of the challenges they are faced with.

“You have given me something ... I didn't even know I needed. It's the greatest gift I will ever receive--it's, like, completing me already in places I wasn't aware were empty. And yet ... in spite of all that? I don't love you one bit more. You are as important to me as you've always been." He curled down and pressed a kiss to the loose shirt she was wearing--it was one of his, actually, and wasn't that great. "I was wholly bonded to you before this, and will be after this--and forevermore."

"You're going to make me cry again."

"So cry. And let me take care of you. I got this.”

Its so poignant and tender in moments that will make you tear up because the moments these two have can be heart wrenching but also so romantically sweet and powerful. J.R. Ward definitely delivers on all the feels.

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DNF at 43%
I never thought that I would DNF a book from this author but I think I just lost my interest in this couple. Couldn't connect with the story and the vampire and witch pair didn't work with me that well. I will come back to this book, I just am not in the right mood for it.