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I have loved The Deal and The Mistake, and had been impatiently waiting for The Score.

It was like Christmas came early when The Score arrived on my Kindle!

I always knew that Dean DiLaurentis' story was going to be a good one. The Score was everything I hoped it would be - and so much more.

Allie wasn't looking for a relationship, just a one night stand to get over her ex boyfriend. But as a reader, you just knew it was never going to be one night.

I adored Allie right from the start. She is smart, sassy - but still struggling with her break up.. keeping broken up that is.

Dean was not the full on unredeemable man whore I expected of him. He and "Little Dean" were all Allie's from the moment they were first together.

I did feel a little sorry for Dean at times, with the way his friends treated him, the way he was with women. How could Allie trust him if his best friends thought the worst of him.

But still there were some times where Dean and Little Dean had me laughing so hard, nearly falling off the couch laughing out loud.

The Score is a sexy, funny read. The banter between the Briar hockey boys, their ladies and Dean and Allie had me in stitches at times.

But there was also a deeper, darker even that came straight out of left field, completely blind siding me. It left me shocked, stunned, and so emotional. A few days later and it still shocks me.

There is also a little something at the end of The Score that is surely setting us up for the next book.

What I really loved about The Score is that it is pretty much angst free - woohoo! It was a nice change from so many of the books these days.

I love Ms Kennedy's writing, and I can't wait to see what she brings us next.

4.5 Roarkey stars

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You would think that after over 20 years and nearly 50 books in a series, I would be growing tired of the In Death series, however it is the complete opposite.

Each and every time a new Dallas and Roarke (or as I have named him, Raawwrke lol) book is released I am like a kid a Christmas. And Leverage In Death is no exception.

Dallas is on the hunt for a killer who is certainly racking up a body count, and is chasing the why? None of it seems to make sense at first, but we know our girl is a bloodhound and will always catch her man.

Full of intriguing storylines, a whodunnit that I didn't catch on to until Ms Robb revealed it, I was hooked from the first chapter until the last.

I love that we got plenty of Dallas/Roarke time, however I always adore the side characters (who after all these years aren't really side characters at all, but family). I love seeing where there lives are at in each and every book.

Ms Robb keeps me on the edge of my seat (or, the edge of my couch as I laze around reading) each and every time, and I can't wait to see where Dallas and Roarke take us next.

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*DO NOT go into this book thinking you are going to get some kind of BDSM light/BDSM for beginners kinds of book - The title of this book says it is going to be much more than that**

it has been a while since I had read a Nicole Edwards book (s0 many books, so little time!) however I have read the past couple of Office Intrigue books and I am right back in this world she has created.

I was intrigued by Zeke, Case and Brax when we saw them all together in Their Famous Dominant, and I was keen as mustard to dive into their story.

Ms Edwards has not disappointed - in fact, Their Ruthless Sadist was more than I expected.

Yes, we know there is BDSM. yes we know it is menage. What I wasn't expecting was the emotions that I felt whilst reading. I should have known that Ms Edwards would take a firm grip around my heart and not let go.

Zeke - oh my heart. He was the big bad wolf, but he was also soft at heart.

Case and Brax - well, I already adored them, but watching their relationship change as the evolve from a duo to a trio - a sexy, hot trio - my heart hurt, my heart hoped.

I laughed, I cried, my glasses fogged up as things got hot, heavy and steamy. Whoops, did I say that last bit out loud??

Ms Edwards took me out of my comfort zone with Their Ruthless Sadist. I had to do some google image searches for some of the toys (can someone please go and clear my browser history)

I can't wait to see what she brings us next.

Copy received from publisher via Netgalley for an honest review

I did not know that this was part of a series when I requested (nobody to blame but myself!) however this did not affect my reading of The Guilty Dead at all.

Coming into series so far in did can have a few issues, and as the characters are already so well developed, I did miss a lot of the nuances of their relationships. However, there is enough about them for me to muddle my way through and figure out who was what and to whom.

This story starts out with a murder, and from that minute on we are taken on a non-stop ride of murder, mystery and suspense.

I did have a gut feeling who our bad buy was, but I was never 100% until the author wanted me to know the whos and whys.

I enjoyed the relationship between the 2 lead detectives, the way they read each other, bounced off each other to find the killer.

I liked the way this book tapped into the worries, the fears of our current world, and made it feel like this could be happening in any of our cities or towns.

I really did enjoy this book from this new to me author. I am interested in going back and reading the earlier books in this series, and look forward to more in the future.

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This novella was originally published in the Some Like It Hot anthology a few years ago, and I don't know how I missed it, as I usually devour everything Ms Lynn writes at time of release.

This story starts with a bang and gets hotter and cuter and sweeter with every page.

I am a fan of the "brother's best friend is off limits" story, and Ms Lynn has given us it all in such a short story. Starts with steam, gives us emotions, and sends us on our merry way with a HEA that left me smiling.

Shameless is just what I needed after reading a string of crime books.

If you have a spare hour or so and what a hot, sexy read, give Shameless a go.

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Ms Blakely, you had me at rock star!

I adore Lauren Blakely's dual POV rom-coms, I love getting in both our lovelies heads!

Campbell and Mackenzie's story is just too cute. From lingering glances across the bar to hot and sexy times, I just couldn't help but adore them.

I loved that they are a bit older, have lived lives before they meet each other. I believe that Mack and I would be besties - sigh, if only she was real!

I enjoyed the banter between Mack and her besty, and Campbell and his brothers. Oh, and don't get me started on Mack's baby daddy. He is awesome!

I also loved that there was no OTT drama - sure, Mack and Campbell had their hurdles to overcome, however there was none of this non-communicating business going on.

Once Upon A Real Good Time was fun and sweet and sexy, and I didn't want it to end. But knowing there are 2 more books to come makes me excited.

Is is the 24th yet?

After meeting Matthew Wakefield quickly in Kissing In Cars, I was not a fan. What a complete jerk.

With He Kissed Me First being his story, I was hoping that it was just because we didn't know him that well that he came across as a giant douchecanoe.

Nope, I was wrong.

In fact, he was even more unlikable in He Kissed Me First than in the first book. He is a 23 year old man-boy. I swear I know 8 year olds who behave better than he did!

Cecilia - Molly's roommate, and the object of Matthew's obsession - well, I liked her at first but as the story progressed I found her actions just stupid.

Matthew should be on a stalker-watch-list. I mean, surely his NHL team would have issues with his behaviour? I wanted to call the police on him more than once on Cece's behalf!

And don't get me started on Matthew's friends - why Cece gave any of them a second chance is beyond me.

I can't tell you how many times I put this book aside because all their behaviours annoyed me. I thought Weston was bad in Kissing In Cars, but he has nothing on this lot!

I know I sound harsh, but jeepers these people! I wanted to throw my kindle across the room (or perhaps even at Matthew's head).

Things did get slightly better at the end of the story, but not enough to make me forgive past behaviours.

I do have the 3rd book to dive into soon - hopefully the characters are better behaved than this book!

Copy received from S&S Australia for an honest review

I didn't realise that this was part of a story when I requested it, and that it was book 22 in a series. This, however, did not really affect my reading of Paradox.

I love a murder mystery, a great palette cleanser between all the romance and thrillers I read.

Paradox gives us murder upon murder upon serial killer. The first 5or 6 chapters were a non stop thrill ride as things were set up for the rest of the book, however after that the pacing slowed dramatically, and at times became too slow.

I also like to be kept in the dark about whodunnit, however our person is revealed pretty early in the book, and then the other things that are revealed later in the book I had figured out early too.

At times this book was overly verbose, too descriptive and I was skipping paragraphs. To me this book could have been 50 pages shorter and told just as good a story - but this could just be me.

I did enjoy the book, don't get me wrong, it was probably just a little too light and fluffy for me for a murder book.

I would read more of this author in the future though.

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It was great to dive back into the Sugar Lake series. This series has been sweet and fun, and Love Like Ours is no different.

Talia and Derek could not be more different, however their differences just make them all the more perfect for each other.

Derek is the chaos to Talia's control. Whilst she is quieter and reserved, he is a dancer, a bartender and puts himself out there.

I love the spark between them. No matter their differences, their attraction to each other cannot be denied.

I adore the banter between Talia and her family -even if at times I wanted to slap them on Talia's behalf. You can't help but love all of them, even when they annoy you. However it is Derek and his father that stole the show for me. I don't want to give anything away about them, but ... swoon!

And oh so emotional. I have never dealt with what Derek is coping with every day - thank goodness - however it gave a pretty good insight as to how it affects carers and family.

It was lovely watching our lovelies fall in love, when it is the last thing either of them was looking for. I also really liked that there is no OTT drama for drama's sake. Talia and Derek have their issues, but the deal with them like adults (which is refreshing in my stories!)

I loved that we got more from our lovelies in the previous two books, with some snippets of where their relationships are now.

I can't wait to see what Ms Foster brings us next.

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Cat Johnson, you had me, as always, at SEAL.

Hot SEAL, Dirty Martini is part of the SEALS in Paradise series by various authors, and can be read as a stand alone.

Hot damn, this story is HOT HOT HOT

For Clay and Tasha, fighting is foreplay - and they like to fight! I love the banter between then, you could cut the sexual tension with a knife *fans self*

I am not a fan at all of reality tv/house reno shows - but I cannot lie, if Hot House was real, I would be glued to that TV every episode!

Dirty, sexy and fun, this was a quick read and I need more.

I can't wait to see what Ms Johnson brings us next.