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Thrust Under is a sweet, sexy, quick read that is a perfect way to occupy a couple of hours.

Maggie and Gabe's story is light and albeit predictable, however that does not make it any less enjoyable.

I adore the spark and banter between them, knowing that in a minute they are either going to be fighting or kissing.

I will say though, that at first Maggie irritated me. Blaming others for something that was her fault just made me want to shake some sense into her, esp when that carried over. But this could just have been me. She may or may not have seen the error of her ways.

Right from the start we the reader knows where this story is going to end up - it was fun to be taken on the ride though!

This is the first collaboration of Ms Valentine and Ms Snow that I have read, but it won't be the last.

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Brooke Blaine, you had me at hello.

What a beautiful, heartbreaking yet hopeful book.

I simply adored Ollie and Reid and the journey they are taking. I laughed, I cried and most of all I loved. I loved Ollie. I loved Reid.

I don't want to give anything away, as I think you need to just dive into this book blind(ish) and devour it.

It has wonderfully developed characters, a wonderful storyline that will have you enthralled.

Yes, it does have a cliffhanger - but don't despair, it is only a 2 week wait for the conclusion.

I have only just finished this story and am impatient for part 2. Hurry up Feb 26th!

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Aurora Rose Reynolds has done it again with this latest installment in the Until Him/Her series.

I won't lie, there are so many Mayson's and their families, it took me a while to remember who Harmony Mayson belonged to (it is Nico and Sophie). I did go off looking for a family tree for a little bit.

Harmony and Harlen's store had more a slow burn than a "Boom" feel to me. There is nothing wrong with that at all! I loved the slower burn of their relationship - sure there was plenty of spark and attraction between them right from the get go, but they don't just jump into bed together.

Until Harmony is a sweet and sexy story, without angst and a little drama, but nothing OTT.

I loved seeing more of Nico, now the really overprotective Dad. I loved that Harlen didn't bow down to him.

There are great secondary characters (most we have met before) and great set up for the next in the Until Him series.

Can't wait for the next boom!

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This is the first Kelly Rimmer book that I have read, but it will definitely not be my last.

Before I Let You Go is not always an easy read - not the writing, but the subject matter. Dealing, with drugs, addiction and all those that it affects, I spent a good deal of my time reading through my tears.

Lexie and Annie's story is heartbreaking, it is frustrating, it is down right anger inducing at times. I was drawn into the story right from the start, and I coudln't put it down once I got past the first few chapters.

It shows both signs of the addiction coin - the addict and the family who get caught up in their whirlwind. I have been fortunate to neither be an addict or have and addict in the family, however I felt that to this reader that Ms Rimmer dealt with both sides of the story sympathetically.

The bond between Annie and Lexie makes the reader wonder - how did two sisters so close as they grow up end up where they are today?

I did feel more of a connection with Annie. Not the addiction side of things, she just felt more real to me than Lexie. Lexie at times, to me, was quite unlikable, particularly the way she treated those around her - however this could just be me.

So when you pick up this book, make sure you have tisses (and probably vodka too!) close by as you will need them.

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Forget the knight in shining armour - Clayton East is a knight in Wrangler jeans! He's the reluctant cowboy back home on the ranch, and hooeee did he make me want to be a cowgirl!

I love the way Ms Grant has created a Cinderella-ish feel with the way Clayton and his family envelop Abby and her brothers into the fold.

It hits you in all the feels, you can't help but fall in love with everyone (well nearly everyone, gotta have someone to hate!)

Ms Grant has wrtten with such beautiful imagery, I could feel myself looking out over the ranch, staring up at the big skies, feel the dirt and grit on my face).

Beautifully written, the story flowed and the mystery throughout the story had me turning the pages to find out more.

The Christmas Cowboy Hero is a wonderful start to the Heart Of Texas series, and I can't wait to see what comes next.

My reading goal this year is to read at least one new to me author each month, and Daryl Banner and Bromosexual were my January NTM read.

I am a sucker for mm romance and some man on man loving, so it was a no brainer for me to read Bromosexual.

I am not going to lie, it did take me a while to get into the swing of this one - mainly because Ryan came across as a bit of a door mat, and Stefan as a bit of a jerk - however once I got into it I didn't put the put book.

I loved the second chance (kinda) friend to more storyline - it is one of my favourite tropes. Adored the banter between the pair, Ryan's inner monologues were great.

Bromosexual was quite steamy, with no OTT unnecessary drama, it was a feel good story and just what I needed.

Now I need to go and read more of Mr Banner's works.

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Geronimo!

It has been a while since we have had a book from Jennifer Ryder, and she has jumped right back into the fray with the wonderful Tandem.

Beautifully developed characters, a wonderfully flowing story, Kyle and Kalani's story had me gripped from the first word to the last.

Their story is not an easy one. Both are emotionally broken, making it through the day but struggling. As we learn more (I don't want to spoil anything) my heart broke for them both.

I love the wit and the play between them, and there is that spark that just can't be denied.

I love that they had more of a slow burn going rather than jumping right into bed with each other - as much as they wanted too. Their story warranted them going for so much more.

Tandem is the kind of story you need to throw yourself into, dive right in and just enjoy.

I can't wait for more from Ms Ryder.

Audio review

I have had Keep on my kindle forever, but dove into the audio as well.

I liked the story of Zane and Fallon. I liked the roll reversal between the pair.

The audio wasn't bad at all - except to me the female narrator sounded like Daria from the 90's tv show :/

I adored getting more of the characters we have met in other books (AD2, Jaymeson etc)

I will now be going on to the next books, as I do like Rachel Van Dyken's writing.

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Le sigh. It has been a loooooong two weeks waiting for the second part of this beautiful duet, however it was worth every second of the wait.

You will have to have have read the first part (Forget Me Not) as Remember Me When dives right in from the cliffhanger.

This second part of Ollie's story is beautiful, and heartbreaking, and full of hope.

I don't want to give anything away as this is a story you need to dive into blind - and I wouldn't want to spoil anything for anyone.

My heart ached for Ollie as he watched the man he love struggle. My heart ached for Reid as he struggled to remember... pretty much everything.

I couldn't put Remember Me When down once I started, and you won't be able to either.

Can't wait for what Ms Blaine brings us next

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It has been a while since I have read a Natasha Boyd book, and Accidental Tryst was a wonderful way to dive back into her world

Trystan and Emmy's relationship is like an eHarmony ad, without logging into eHarmony.

I love their long distance banter, I love their snark, and at times they may have made my eyes get shiny (well, if anyone asks, I got dust in my eyes, I swear!)

Accidental Tryst was sweet and tender, full of heartbreak and hope and laughter, and I couldn't put it down once I started.

I am really looking forward to the next book in the series (which we get set up for in this first book)

Bring on Beau!