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Father Mine is a novella in the series that I honestly can't believe I haven't read after all this time. Like what happens between Zsadist and Bella is teased and talked about through the whole series, but for some reason I didn't even know there was an actual story behind it all??!! Man am I behind haha But I found this novella to be a delightful mix and man me heart just broke for these two and seeing them work through the issues that come into play when their daughter is born. What a fabulous book it turned out to be and I had a blast though the journey of the reading of it.
This author is one I have known about for a while, as I have seen her books around, but it wasn't until a trust friend that talked me into reading this author, and so I decided on this duet. And as a plus its on kindle unlimited, I will say that even though I was drawn into the story, I found it a very interesting dynamic here. I did find It such a quick read but I wasn't fully invested in the story. I found it very compelling in many respects, but I also wasn't sure if I was on board or not through some of the story. It is actually a story I never imagined would play out the way that it did, and it was a very unique experience. Now is it my top read of the year? Naw its not. But its an intriguing journey of a read with lots of secrets and unknowns that you need to get to the second book to get....so typical me I jump right into book two with no reservations. So in some ways this author definitely worked for me.
Black Thorns is the continuation of Sebastian and Naomi's beautiful love story. In book one it ends with a cliffhanger, and this book continues pretty quickly from where Red Thorn leaves off, and we see what happens and then we see the consequences that Naomi's choice between the conflict of her family and Sebastian and she has to make a difficult choice and then we skip ahead seven years into the future. Naomi is presently married, and Sebestian is settled into his career as a prominent lawyer and is estranged from his grandparents. He has never forgotten Naomi until she returns into his life and thus the games between them begin again. But now Sebastian is bitter because of his belief that Naomi betrayed and broke his heart when he offered her everything. But there are still secrets to be revealed and until the truth comes out into the open, there will be bitterness between them.
I know that this book especially had many mixed reviews so I wasn't sure how I would feel about it. Now there are elements of cheating here, but its much more complex of an issue than that. So once you see what Naomi's marriage is like with her husband, than you come to realize the actuality of it and its much more understanding the element of the cheating aspect and its not so black and white. But I definitely was nervous for a minute there until I knew of her marriage reality. I just wanted these two to find their HEA after all the pain and drama and difficult mountains they would have to climb.
I am definitely eager to try this much more and see what other stories she has crafted, because this one was quite unique.
I know that this book especially had many mixed reviews so I wasn't sure how I would feel about it. Now there are elements of cheating here, but its much more complex of an issue than that. So once you see what Naomi's marriage is like with her husband, than you come to realize the actuality of it and its much more understanding the element of the cheating aspect and its not so black and white. But I definitely was nervous for a minute there until I knew of her marriage reality. I just wanted these two to find their HEA after all the pain and drama and difficult mountains they would have to climb.
I am definitely eager to try this much more and see what other stories she has crafted, because this one was quite unique.
I will admit I was expecting to like this so much more than I actually did. I was kinda disappointed in this one because it didn't turn out into what I was expecting or desiring. It wasn't a horrible story or anything, I liked the relationship as a whole, and loved seeing the heroine overcome some of her issues, but it just didn't feel fully resolved for me. Like I felt like we just skimmed the surface of their issues and I hated seeing the hero being neglected in some of his needs which as a dominant he needed. And there was this teaser of them trying but just never happened and I felt very disappointed and let down. But what keeps this book at such a high rating is the fun banter and the alpha hero and seeing how emotionally they connect on a deep level. Maya Banks still provided a solid story it just didn't get up there to what I wanted or needed in it.
I had a delightful time with this book and I just breezed through this one, which lately I have been wanting to pick up books I just go through so quickly like I did with this one here. I have been wanting to read J.M. Darhower for years, ever since I heard about "Ghosted" although after these books I am realizing how much I truly need to pick that one up and soon. I am in a bit of a dark romance kick and I had a blast exploring this book. Its definitely not for the faint hearted at all. Its dark and gritty and deals with some difficult issues. But the chemistry is truly powerful in this story, their connection is so rich and deep and I just wanted to cheer on this couple. But I knew it was too good to be true and that there was so much more going on than met the eye. And I was right. Its truly sad what this story leads too, especially for our heroine, who is truly caught in the middle and is an innocent. But our hero has a very dark past and it can be troubling to see what he is faced with, and what his duty is but also has his own personal reasons for his revenge.
Overall I found Monster In His Eyes to be an interesting romance, that checked off all the books for what I like to see in a dark romance, and I am eager for more and to see the issues that reside between them get handled.
Overall I found Monster In His Eyes to be an interesting romance, that checked off all the books for what I like to see in a dark romance, and I am eager for more and to see the issues that reside between them get handled.
This was a roller coaster of a ride and I definitely needed to follow through on this story. I won't say that I absolutely adored this one like I did book one, (for certain reason) but I did enjoying see how this played out especially for Karissa. Now this book is in the hero's POV, which was different, and not what I expected but enjoyed seeing his side of things. But even with seeing his POV, there was still that "air" of mystery surrounding him like a cloak and I do love that in my heroe's especially the bad boy kind. This story is packed with so much angst and conflict that I just wanted to scream and cry for these two people that are just caught in some horrible situations and have to deal with some elements that test their relationship. I will be honest that I didn't feel as connected to this couple as I did in the first book. Maybe its due to what happens in the first book, and I felt like there was this divide between the two leads that didn't truly get resolved until the very very end. I just wanted to see more of what was to come for them. But at the same time, my heart broke for what they both experience throughout this book, they definitely have their share of hardships but through it all they find their way together. Its a story that really will challenge and push the reader's limits at times but well worth it in the end to follow through with this couple. And now I am apprehensive in seeing what they will face in book three. Not sure if I will read it right away or give it a few days and get some lighter reads packed in. Because all this angst is making this reader moody.
Overall while I enjoyed this installment and seeing the growth of the characters and the development of their relationship, I felt it lacking in some areas, and hope that the final installment will bring full satisfaction.
Overall while I enjoyed this installment and seeing the growth of the characters and the development of their relationship, I felt it lacking in some areas, and hope that the final installment will bring full satisfaction.
Horrid narration....butchered the story will try it again in physical format
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
The Duke of Jervauix, is a Lord of the realm....a rake, but a very brilliant man. He has a love for science. When Maddy Tims meets the man her father works with on certain scientific endeavors, she is very intrigued by this man. But then one fateful day, she learns of some horrible news....that he has passed away. Maddy feels the loss even though she only had one interaction with Jervauix. When she joins her cousin to help with residents of an insane asylum, she is shocked to discovered that the Duke of Jervauix is there...chained and treated like a madman. After some interactions with Christian, she realizes that he is not insane. He is still just as brilliant, but confused and frustrated with unable to get the words he needs to explain himself. Maddie and Christian are brought together by fate, and they both realize, that together they can survive the coming tide of deceit and danger. But the enemy, Christian's relatives who seek his money, will stop at nothing to get what they want. Christian will do anything to keep from returning back to the asylum which was literal hell for him. He would rather die. But an unsuspecting desire sweeps Christian and Maddie away. Will they have the courage to fight for their love or let it be destroyed?
Christian, The Duke Of Jervauix, only knew the life of what he was accustomed to. He was born as the Duke and as such came into titles, wealth and power. Christian's father died when he was young, and he had to grow up quickly. His mother is a religious zealot of sorts and has always raved at his horrible nature. Christian, although he lives a life of pleasure at times....there is so much more to him than enjoying a woman's bed. He is talented, smart in the sciences and well learned in politics and takes his own stand. But the true test of wills come for Christopher, is when he suffers from a stroke. Others believe him to be mad...but he knows different. He can still think and feel, but he has a hard time communicating. His one savior....Maddy Timms, he knows she is his only chance for survival. A
Archimedea Timms is a Quaker, or also known as a "friend". Maddy has a strong belief in God and doing the right thing, no matter what. She has a honorable reputation for doing good. Maddy helps her father in his work, and since her father is blind, she is his aide especially with her mother having passed away. Maddy has a strict code that she lives by. Maddy in her mind, will do anything for what is right and dutiful to God no matter what others think of her. Now in some ways I really connected with Maddy. Since I am a religious person as well, I felt a kinship to her. She stands on her own, stands for what she really believes, and honestly doesn't care what others think. She can be a bit too intense at times though, and there are moments that I tended to get frustrated with her character. But in some ways I could understand where she was coming from. She didn't know any other way of life, and we see in this story the way she works through what she has always known....and going into unknown territory and trying to keep it good with her values.
OH MY GOODNESS!!! Why have I not read this book before?? *head slam against wall* IDIOTA!! haha Like seriously, this is one of those romances that every one must read. Its overwhleming, intense, dramatic, stimulating, and twists every emotion and feeling. But what a story!! This is a book that is a TRUE ROMANCE!! This is not a romance for the faint hearted, and is quite a book in length. But what was so fabulous about this book is their journey to finding love and keeping it. This is what makes it epic and so worth fighting for!! We see their ups and downs, and the way that they find a balance in their relationship. Which is very difficult in making it happen. Many misunderstandings happen mostly because one, these two are so different from each other. Plus we have a hero who has a hard time conveying certain things, so it even makes the situation harder on them. This is a story to cry over, a romance to cheer for and a book that you might at times want to put as a trophy or chuck at the wall. The reader will go through a variation of emotions that you will feel more than overwhelmed.
When I first decided I had to read it and it was on my list for the year to read, I had to decide what format. Which was a very difficult choice, but I knew I wanted to savor each moment of this book, so I decided on narration. Which was a win win in my book. Even though its long----18 hours----that is long. Which is why it took so long to read or listen to. But boy so worth the listening, because the narrator is amazing---which I will talk about more below.
I wish that I could write a review that is worthy of this book, but unfortunately I will be unable to. I can't explain it enough how much I adored this story. Because I will admit, that there were times that I got frustrated, mostly with the heroine. What you have to understand about Maddy is how true she is to herself. Which on the other side of the coin I really admired. But there were some moments, I wanted to tell her what she was doing to Christian without even realizing it. Because Maddy is honest to a fault---like really, she can't tell a lie. So is super frank especially with Christian, and at times tends to hurt him without even knowing she is doing so. But good ole Christian...sees her as "My Maddy"---his thee and thou Maddy. We see into his mind at moments, we see the turmoil he is going through mentally and emotionally. But heart just about broke for his character. Like really, I would be listening to this at work and just want to break down in tears because of the horrors that he goes through. But we see through the story that its not all bad. No....my friends, there is so much more. There is laughter, friendship and a community that Christian finds again. We get to meet up with his closest friends and boy these two. I LOVED them. One is a military hero and the other is a devilish rake. But both are more worthy to be called Christian's family than his blood kin do. What is also great is the way they try to keep Christian and Maddy together. Boy did they crack me up...their humor and easy going manners. And once we see Christian meet up with them, we see how much he needs that friendship. Especially with no one believing in him other than Maddy and her father.
From beginning to the VERY end was a wild and crazy story that I couldn't get enough. A must read for any romance lover, not an easy read, but one of the most satisfying romances I have ever had the opportunity to read.
Okay...this man is so going on the top of my list for favorite male narrators. He is utterly brillaint and made this story come alive for me. And oh man...his voice, I could keep listening to it. He portrayed the tone and feeling of the story so well. They definitely pick a fabulous narrator for a story like this one. If you have yet to listen to him
I love the classic look to this cover...I love the soft tones of colors
Flowers From The Storm is a love story that takes you on a roller coaster of emotions, vividly portrayed characters, and a story that will how the true testament to the strength of character and fortitude to overcome the greatest obstacles. A TRUE JEWEL OF A ROMANCE!!
Summary
The Duke of Jervauix, is a Lord of the realm....a rake, but a very brilliant man. He has a love for science. When Maddy Tims meets the man her father works with on certain scientific endeavors, she is very intrigued by this man. But then one fateful day, she learns of some horrible news....that he has passed away. Maddy feels the loss even though she only had one interaction with Jervauix. When she joins her cousin to help with residents of an insane asylum, she is shocked to discovered that the Duke of Jervauix is there...chained and treated like a madman. After some interactions with Christian, she realizes that he is not insane. He is still just as brilliant, but confused and frustrated with unable to get the words he needs to explain himself. Maddie and Christian are brought together by fate, and they both realize, that together they can survive the coming tide of deceit and danger. But the enemy, Christian's relatives who seek his money, will stop at nothing to get what they want. Christian will do anything to keep from returning back to the asylum which was literal hell for him. He would rather die. But an unsuspecting desire sweeps Christian and Maddie away. Will they have the courage to fight for their love or let it be destroyed?
The Hero
Christian, The Duke Of Jervauix, only knew the life of what he was accustomed to. He was born as the Duke and as such came into titles, wealth and power. Christian's father died when he was young, and he had to grow up quickly. His mother is a religious zealot of sorts and has always raved at his horrible nature. Christian, although he lives a life of pleasure at times....there is so much more to him than enjoying a woman's bed. He is talented, smart in the sciences and well learned in politics and takes his own stand. But the true test of wills come for Christopher, is when he suffers from a stroke. Others believe him to be mad...but he knows different. He can still think and feel, but he has a hard time communicating. His one savior....Maddy Timms, he knows she is his only chance for survival. A
The Heroine
Archimedea Timms is a Quaker, or also known as a "friend". Maddy has a strong belief in God and doing the right thing, no matter what. She has a honorable reputation for doing good. Maddy helps her father in his work, and since her father is blind, she is his aide especially with her mother having passed away. Maddy has a strict code that she lives by. Maddy in her mind, will do anything for what is right and dutiful to God no matter what others think of her. Now in some ways I really connected with Maddy. Since I am a religious person as well, I felt a kinship to her. She stands on her own, stands for what she really believes, and honestly doesn't care what others think. She can be a bit too intense at times though, and there are moments that I tended to get frustrated with her character. But in some ways I could understand where she was coming from. She didn't know any other way of life, and we see in this story the way she works through what she has always known....and going into unknown territory and trying to keep it good with her values.
Plot and Story Line
OH MY GOODNESS!!! Why have I not read this book before?? *head slam against wall* IDIOTA!! haha Like seriously, this is one of those romances that every one must read. Its overwhleming, intense, dramatic, stimulating, and twists every emotion and feeling. But what a story!! This is a book that is a TRUE ROMANCE!! This is not a romance for the faint hearted, and is quite a book in length. But what was so fabulous about this book is their journey to finding love and keeping it. This is what makes it epic and so worth fighting for!! We see their ups and downs, and the way that they find a balance in their relationship. Which is very difficult in making it happen. Many misunderstandings happen mostly because one, these two are so different from each other. Plus we have a hero who has a hard time conveying certain things, so it even makes the situation harder on them. This is a story to cry over, a romance to cheer for and a book that you might at times want to put as a trophy or chuck at the wall. The reader will go through a variation of emotions that you will feel more than overwhelmed.
When I first decided I had to read it and it was on my list for the year to read, I had to decide what format. Which was a very difficult choice, but I knew I wanted to savor each moment of this book, so I decided on narration. Which was a win win in my book. Even though its long----18 hours----that is long. Which is why it took so long to read or listen to. But boy so worth the listening, because the narrator is amazing---which I will talk about more below.
I wish that I could write a review that is worthy of this book, but unfortunately I will be unable to. I can't explain it enough how much I adored this story. Because I will admit, that there were times that I got frustrated, mostly with the heroine. What you have to understand about Maddy is how true she is to herself. Which on the other side of the coin I really admired. But there were some moments, I wanted to tell her what she was doing to Christian without even realizing it. Because Maddy is honest to a fault---like really, she can't tell a lie. So is super frank especially with Christian, and at times tends to hurt him without even knowing she is doing so. But good ole Christian...sees her as "My Maddy"---his thee and thou Maddy. We see into his mind at moments, we see the turmoil he is going through mentally and emotionally. But heart just about broke for his character. Like really, I would be listening to this at work and just want to break down in tears because of the horrors that he goes through. But we see through the story that its not all bad. No....my friends, there is so much more. There is laughter, friendship and a community that Christian finds again. We get to meet up with his closest friends and boy these two. I LOVED them. One is a military hero and the other is a devilish rake. But both are more worthy to be called Christian's family than his blood kin do. What is also great is the way they try to keep Christian and Maddy together. Boy did they crack me up...their humor and easy going manners. And once we see Christian meet up with them, we see how much he needs that friendship. Especially with no one believing in him other than Maddy and her father.
From beginning to the VERY end was a wild and crazy story that I couldn't get enough. A must read for any romance lover, not an easy read, but one of the most satisfying romances I have ever had the opportunity to read.
The Narrator
Okay...this man is so going on the top of my list for favorite male narrators. He is utterly brillaint and made this story come alive for me. And oh man...his voice, I could keep listening to it. He portrayed the tone and feeling of the story so well. They definitely pick a fabulous narrator for a story like this one. If you have yet to listen to him
The Cover
I love the classic look to this cover...I love the soft tones of colors
Overall View
Flowers From The Storm is a love story that takes you on a roller coaster of emotions, vividly portrayed characters, and a story that will how the true testament to the strength of character and fortitude to overcome the greatest obstacles. A TRUE JEWEL OF A ROMANCE!!
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Budding Wedding Planner, Heather Fowler, has just gotten a promotion and she has a chance to become a full fledged wedding planner, with a new client who has money, class and prestige and she could make a name for herself. Her days are long and busy, but right when she needs some sleep, her noisy neighbor is keeping her up at night with his band. So she decides that she has had enough. But her bad boy neighbor, isn't going to just cave into her demands. He fights fire with fire....making her pancakes in the early morning. Josh wants to show his workaholic neighbor, how to relax and get into his bed. The last thing that Heather needs is to involve herself into a fling with a man that has countless women at his disposal. Heather realizes that she can show Josh a thing or two about life and about fighting for what is real and for love...
For Better Or Worse, is the second book in the latest series by Layne and it was my second shot at this author and I have no regrets. For quite some time, so many were telling me so many wonderful things about her writing, and I finally decided to pick this one up when I was offered the ARC. I was really intrigued when I read a excerpt of one of their first meetings. I was purely fascinated by this story. For one, the heroine is a wedding planner which is what I am wanting to have as a career personally. So I just had a blast seeing what this heroine goes through in this story here. Now these two characters were simply outrageous, fun and witty and I loved every moment they were together.
Josh, on the surface seems like your typical bad boy but he is anything but. He has gone through some rough patches, and won't have anything serious with anyone. Our heroine, wants love and isn't afraid of going after it even if the man she chooses is highly stubborn but she wants to bring him to his knees. I love how feisty these two get, and that Heather doesn't just give into the "fling" right away, just because Josh is gorgeous. This story just gave me all the feels and I just wanted more. The romance was so well done, and there were so many moments I was just smiling because I was loving it so much. It was sweet and fun and heartwarming.
Such a classy cover and I love the simplicity of it
For Better or Worse is a love story that is carefree, real and packed with emotion any reader can relate with!!! TRULY FANTASTIC!!
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Summary
Budding Wedding Planner, Heather Fowler, has just gotten a promotion and she has a chance to become a full fledged wedding planner, with a new client who has money, class and prestige and she could make a name for herself. Her days are long and busy, but right when she needs some sleep, her noisy neighbor is keeping her up at night with his band. So she decides that she has had enough. But her bad boy neighbor, isn't going to just cave into her demands. He fights fire with fire....making her pancakes in the early morning. Josh wants to show his workaholic neighbor, how to relax and get into his bed. The last thing that Heather needs is to involve herself into a fling with a man that has countless women at his disposal. Heather realizes that she can show Josh a thing or two about life and about fighting for what is real and for love...
Plot and Story Line
For Better Or Worse, is the second book in the latest series by Layne and it was my second shot at this author and I have no regrets. For quite some time, so many were telling me so many wonderful things about her writing, and I finally decided to pick this one up when I was offered the ARC. I was really intrigued when I read a excerpt of one of their first meetings. I was purely fascinated by this story. For one, the heroine is a wedding planner which is what I am wanting to have as a career personally. So I just had a blast seeing what this heroine goes through in this story here. Now these two characters were simply outrageous, fun and witty and I loved every moment they were together.
“Tell me you did not just call your red-haired one-night stand Ginger.”
“That was her name.”
“A ginger named Ginger?” Heather asked skeptically.
“Don’t know if it was her real name,” Josh said with a shrug. “Didn’t ask.”
“You’re a pig,” she muttered.
“Hurtful, 4C. Very hurtful.”
“Yeah, you seem like a real softie underneath all those muscles,” she muttered…
“Noticed those, did you?”
Heather raked her gaze over him. “Hard not to, what with the too-small shirts and all. Do you shop in the children’s section?”
Josh, on the surface seems like your typical bad boy but he is anything but. He has gone through some rough patches, and won't have anything serious with anyone. Our heroine, wants love and isn't afraid of going after it even if the man she chooses is highly stubborn but she wants to bring him to his knees. I love how feisty these two get, and that Heather doesn't just give into the "fling" right away, just because Josh is gorgeous. This story just gave me all the feels and I just wanted more. The romance was so well done, and there were so many moments I was just smiling because I was loving it so much. It was sweet and fun and heartwarming.
The Cover
Such a classy cover and I love the simplicity of it
Overall View
For Better or Worse is a love story that is carefree, real and packed with emotion any reader can relate with!!! TRULY FANTASTIC!!
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