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The Will is the first book in the Magdalene series and I deeply loved this book so MUCH!!! Kristen Ashley just NEVER disappoints me in her books and I don't know why I delay in reading her books at times because they are so addictive and I always know I will fall in love with her storytelling each and every time. And this holds true for The Will. When I saw the Ebook available on Libby, I just knew that I needed to snatch it up and yes I read this book 600 pages in one sitting and boy it was amazing.

You are not a fool. You can never be a fool. You're total from top to toe. You're also a klutz. Own that,baby, because its cute and because it's you. If you learn to accept yourself just as you are, learn t laugh at your quirks instead of hating them, show the world all that's you without tryin' to hide things that are not even a little unattractive, that makes you more attractive. What you got is a fuckuva lot. You own all of it and let it all hang out, you'll go off-the-charts

Our story starts off with our heroine Josephine Malone, has had a life of shielding herself from pain from those she should have been able to trust the most. The only person she has truly opened herself out to is her grandmother "Lydia" but when her grandmother passes away, Josie, comes home for the funeral and to say goodbye to the person who stood by her and loved her fully. What she didn't expect was to catch the eye of a father of three children, where a connection sizzles between them. But she is shocked to learn that he is part of her grandmother's will when she has never met him. Only to learn that her grandmother held Jake in high regard and that her grandmother wanted them to be together if only just to be friends. But even though she has been traveling the world and working in fashion design, the small coastal town of Magdelene is calling to her and also Jake and his three beautiful children who have stolen her heart. Will Jake and Josie, both from different worlds be able to make a relationship work and find a love they never expected?

You see, a woman who knows herself and her worth knows that her time is valuable and her heart is precious. She doesn't give either to a man who can't respect the gifts he's being offered.

What a story, oh my heart is just in all the feels after reading this book here. I am just simply stunned in this beautiful story that our beloved author has written here. I have to say this just might be one of my top books from this author and that is saying quite a bit considering how much I adore her books that I have managed to pick up so far. But this story was so heartfelt from the first chapter and I was instantly hooked. It is a long book, close to 600 pages, but honestly, those pages just flew right by me and I barely noticed. There is such a vivid connection that is portrayed between Jake and Josie. There is so much going on that we find out later in the book especially on Jake's part. But I think what I truly enjoyed was the balance of the relationship between Jake and Josie and Josie's relationship with his children. Now I will say especially at the end ...epilogue especially I was SOBBING....literally I couldn't stop it, such a beautiful scene and the emotions conveyed were so real. I can't express enough how beautiful this story is and if you love reading romance, you NEED this book in your life!! NOW!! I guarantee you will have no regrets.

Every inch of you, outside and any way you can get inside, baby physically or emotionally, is mine. You don't share that. Ever.

There is so much contained in this story and I really don't want to spoil it too much to be honest. But I found overall I was consumed by their romance, it feeds the soul in such a unique way and I can't wait to gobble up the next book "Soaring" which I am sure will be such as much of a delight as this one.

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Juliette Cross has done true wonders with this story and I loved every single moment of this story. I just love her writing style and the way that she wrote "Wolf Gone Wild" is simply divine. This book is the start of a new series and I can tell you from what we got from this book I am going to love future books. This is a story that is SO unique even in the paranormal romance genre, I have never quite read a story like this one, and more specifically .....a hero with such unique dynamics.

Our delightful story begins when our hero, Mateo Cruz, is in a tight bind and needs some magical aid. Mateo is a loner werewolf, but there is a hex put on him which has prevented him from shifting for over three months, and his wolf's presence is even stronger than ever in his mind, and he knows he needs to find someone to help free him or he knows that he will go insane from his new dilemma. Mateo goes into seeking the help of a powerful witch who is talented in breaking magical hexes....Evie Savoie. Evie never expected to be drawn to Mateo or feel the desperate need to help Mateo. Even though her sisters don't want her involved with a wolf, she can't resist,. There is something more to Mateo and she sees his inner struggle and the compassionate side of her can't resist in reaching out. But as Mateo and Evie work together, their slow friendship burns into something more brighter and lasting than either of them expected...

Wolf Gone Wild was such a fantastic read and I just had such a blast with this book. I have recently become hooked on Juliette Cross, and this book is evidence of her true talent especially in writing such compelling characters especially our gorgeous Mateo who has quite a struggle. And boy did I love his wolf "Alpha" his monologue was so hilarious and entertaining, I never could get enough of it. Our hero is full of complexities which I always gravitate towards in my characters especially the hero. It just doesn't happen too often, and Cross really did a delightful job in building up his character in just the perfect way.

"I wish you’d lose control of your dick, because my balls are so blue you could sprinkle glitter on them and hang ’em on a Christmas tree."

Our heroine is just as delightful and full of her own complexities. Evie has talent as a witch and gifts in magic and working with her sisters in their coven and helping others. Evie is a nerd though and boy did I love that. This side of her is one that I really related with in some ways and seeing the way that Mateo just supported her was so beautiful. Their dynamics were so unique in this book, definitely not your typical pairing in a paranormal world that is for sure. But then I have noticed this in other books I have read from this author so not shocked at all, and I simple had such a blast in seeing their unique relationship develop throughout the story which synchronized perfectly with the plot developments of the villain of the story who put the hex on Mateo in the first place.

"Mateo was the key. Alpha was the welcome mat. And I was loving the heck out of walking through this door, pushing my werewolf over the edge. I wanted us to go together."

From beginning to end this story held me captive in the beautiful intricate designs of storyline, delightful sensual delights and the right touch of humor to endear the reader.....AN ENCHANTING SPELL OF A READ!!

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The Truth About Cowboys is the first book in the latest series by Lisa Renee Jones. Now this is my first time reading this author, and even though I have had this author on my wishlist FOREVER, I realized when I saw the ARC available on Edelweiss that I needed to grab up this book here and I am so happy that I did so. I will say that this book was so unexpected from what I would expect from this author. It definitely has much more steam than your typical small-town romance, but this is Lisa Renee Jones, and boy this book practically smoldered in my hands and I LOVED it.

So this delicious book starts out with our heroine, Jessica, whose life has been trurned upside down. When her boyfriend cheats on her with his secretary, she decides to escape the city and rent out a small cottage out in the country but from the moment she arrives in the country, her life goes even crazier when she gets tangled up in the sexy cowboy Jason Jenks who is also a retired baseball player and had to give up the sport he loved to take care of the ranch and his grandmother when his parents were killed. Tensions are high between Jessica and Jason, but with an interfering grandmother, sexy entanglements and ...these two are about to have a wild ride..

This book was simply fantastic, and I had such a fun time with this story and honestly, I couldn't get enough of it. I definitely am planning on picking up more from this author very soon and as I have book two on my kindle ....I can't wait to grab that up. This story was probably the hottest of any contemporary western I have read and I adored every moment of it. We have such a delicious angst love story here and boy Jessica and Jason really go at it together and normally I have to be in the mood for this style of angsty love, but this really worked for me in a way I didn't expect. And the grandmother and her matchmaking efforts were quite entertaining. I simply adored her characters and seeing her connection with both Jason and Jessica and trying to bring them together even when they hated each other.

"My asswhole grandson?" she teases

"Why didn't you get mad at me calling him that?" I ask, rejoining her and setting my phone on the counter

"Because your mouth says asswhole and your eyes say--oh baby"

These two definitely go back and forth in their relationship and I was really fascinated by their entanglement when they were heated in anger or heated in sexual pleasure. They are both very stubborn and have strong-willed personalities, so no surprise they clash many times but the making up sessions are simply delightful. The plot though keeps you on your toes with seeing how Jason is trying to work through his financial struggles in keeping the ranch together from going bankrupt and Jessica in working on writing her book and finding the value in love with Jason.

Overall I found The Truth About Cowboys to be a true gem of a sexy western that gives you all the delicious delights and sensual rewards...I can't wait for more!!

The Secret takes us back into time to the Scottish Highlands, medieval time period. Where we have Judith Hampton who is English, but never knew her father, except for his ring, and her mother not caring one whit about her welfare. Having gone from different relatives homes, and now a grown up woman, has studies childbirth for her closest and best friend Frances Catherine, who is married to the brother of Laird Maclean. So when the Iain's goes to retrieve Judith on behalf of his brother and his wife, he never expected to find her so beautiful. Iain is used to obedience as being the leader of his clan, however Judith clashes her will with his on every occasion they are together, not used to such defiance, Iain is quite intrigued by this English woman, whom he desires for himself, but knows its complicated to do so, especially since his clan despises the English, however Judith is another story althogether, for she is nothing like the weak willed English he has known. Judith only mission was to come to her friend Frances Catherine's rescue, and help her give birth, but never realizing how much she ached for Iain tender embrace and passionate kissing and knows that she is falling in love with this Scottish Laird, who would surely hate her once he knew who her father truly was, but will he still love her when he finds out the truth? And will there be a happily ever after?

The Secret is another favorite of mine to read from Julie Garwood, I just love her scottish historicals they are my favorite books of her that I love to read from. In The Secret we have Judith who is English and at this time in History the Scots and the English hate each other. So when Iain brings her to his clan, at first Judith is considered a outsider to his clan. However as things progress throughout the story we see that she starts to make her home in the clan and with Iain. Where both Iain and Judith will find a glorious and passionate love in each other that they never expected to find. I found that Julie Garwood, especially in The Secret, brings to life the magic and adventure of this time period in the Highlands. With wonderful characters that will charm and delight you, and a plot that will only entice you into reading more and more of this wonderful author!!

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Pure Healing is a book that was recommended to me by "Becca" on Goodreads. As both paranormal romance lovers, I was looking for something new that I hadn't read before or heard of. And yes I hadn't heard of Aja James actually, so I grabbed up Pure Healing and dived right into this story. Unfortunately this book I struggled within the first half especially. Now don't get me wrong I still enjoyed it but there were some plot aspects that really had me struggling with the story.

So lets get into the summary of the story first. Valerius is the hero of the story and termed the "Protector" he has been in love with Rain for many years, but because of the torments of his past has never been to fully embrace a full relationship with her. Rain is the healer of their people and every ten years she takes a consort that gives her strength both from feeding from their blood and sexual intercourse. When Valerius becomes her current consort, a deeper bond forms between them. There has always been such a stunning connection but its never been acted on until now. The truth of Valerius' past comes to light and puts a damper on their relationship, but as Rain and Valerius work through their issues .....there is an enemy on the rise seeking to destroy them and tension is rising in Rain and Valerius' relationship.

There is SO much that is going on in this book. Quite frankly if you love J.R. Ward especially with her multiple plot lines than you will love this book. But to be honest I am NOT a fan of multiple plot lines, especially for the first book where you also get so much world-building heaped on the story. So yes it took me almost a WEEK to read this book because I just wasn't in it until halfway through. But once I read about 55% I was completely hooked into the story. But man, it took me forever to get into it. I really loved the world-building and the unique balance of alpha hero and heroine in the pairings introduced. But I will point out that this world this author has created is so DIFFERENT from anything in paranormal I have ever read. It had such a fresh feel to certain aspects and I soaked those up like a sponge.

You have what she needs, and you're capable of giving her more than she'd ever bargained for because you love her. Whether she wants it or not, its your gift to give her. True love requires no reciprocation. True love is unconditional.

There is multiple romances in this one, but I am just going to explain the main story because I am sure these other couples are in other books in the series (there are 12 currently, so I have work to do so I can catch up) so the romance between Rain and Valerius was a tough one especially on an emotional level. These two really put each other in the ringer, but I will say my heart just went out to Valerius way more than Rain. Mostly because of the trauma he had faced in his life and Rain I felt could be a bit brutal on an emotional level at times towards him and that rubbed me the wrong way at times. She isn't a bad heroine, in fact I admired her in many ways. However, she was insensitive to him in many aspects and I really felt like she could have grovelled a bit more, I did feel he deserved a heroine who at least didn't hurt him so much and she knew the truth of his past very early on in the book. Valerius is the rock of the relationship, how committed he is to Rain, his devotion and zest of love he holds for Rain is breathtakingly beautiful. I really wanted to cry so many times in this book because of the depth of feeling he holds for Rain. One of the BEST heroes  I have EVER read ....top book boyfriends for sure.

You are everything to me....you are my eternity

Overall I found this story to be an edge on your seat read, that will wrap you up like a blanket and have you addicted before you realize it.....a story of eternal love, healing and a riveting sensual passion guaranteed to knock you off your feet!!



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This story was so darling. We get a fun interaction with Elena and the value of learning.

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This will be a shorter review so I don't risk spoiling too much for you!!

Wicked Bite is the second book in the newest trilogy "Night Rebel" and this series features our favorite joker of the group.,....Ian. After falling in love with the first book, "Shades of Wicked" I was so eager to get into this book and I have to say that this book just didn't disappoint in any way. This story is full of all the epic feels that you would come to expect from this author and your desire to see Ian have his own powerful story. I will say though that the feeling of this story is different from the other books in the Night Huntress World but just as superb just unique from the others. There is something in the telling of Ian and Veritas' story that is so empowering in many ways. Their story is so relatable in some ways. There are so many fun discoveries that we are brought to reality with and what a thrilling ride it is. Ian and Veritas go on a stunning adventure with many roadblocks along the way and what a cliffhanger. Now, this is the type of cliffhanger that unlike that previous book.....our pair is still together but there is some tension on what is going to happen in book three. These two just NEVER get a break do they??!! But they are solid and are true fighters and see how unified they become in this story and I was there for it 100%!! If you loved the first book then you will have a fantastic time seeing Ian and Veritas continue their adventure!!!