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Hmmm, don't think I could go into a 4 way relationship with 3 brothers a week after I met them, but I guess who knows, if they are the right brothers.....
I am looking forward to reading Second Nature now.
I am looking forward to reading Second Nature now.
Wow! This is Kathryn Crane's debut novel, but there is no way on the planet that I would ever have thought this was the case! It is written well beyond what anyone would expect of a debut.
Searching for Tomorrow is a story of soulmates, love and loss, family. It is written in past and present tense, which sometimes can get confusing, however this is not the case here.
Wrynn found her soulmate Tripp when she was just a child. Now she has lost him and she is broken. Her story is absolutely heartbreaking. To have loved as deeply as she did, how can she move on for herself and her children. I might have done a fair bit of this while I was reading
Through the "past chapters" we follow as Wrynn and Tripp go from friends to more than friends, to lovers, to each other's everything.
You will fall in love with Tripp. He is strong, caring, loving - even though his childhood left a lot to be desired, he overcomes it to become the man he is.
Wrynn's twin brother Liam plays a large part in her life and in the story. Things happen as the story moves along that seem to set things up for a book of his own? I hope this happens and not too far in the future.
Tripp's "mother" - well, what a piece of work she is. At times I was expecting flying monkeys to hover around her she is so nasty.
I could not put this down once I started, had a very late night/early morning to finish it. Especially when I got to the last few chapters. Hooley dooley what a plot twist. I was left going "what the heck just happened!!??!"
Thank you Kathryn for giving us a wonderful, emotionally packed story. I will certainly be reading more.
Searching for Tomorrow is a story of soulmates, love and loss, family. It is written in past and present tense, which sometimes can get confusing, however this is not the case here.
Wrynn found her soulmate Tripp when she was just a child. Now she has lost him and she is broken. Her story is absolutely heartbreaking. To have loved as deeply as she did, how can she move on for herself and her children. I might have done a fair bit of this while I was reading
Through the "past chapters" we follow as Wrynn and Tripp go from friends to more than friends, to lovers, to each other's everything.
You will fall in love with Tripp. He is strong, caring, loving - even though his childhood left a lot to be desired, he overcomes it to become the man he is.
Wrynn's twin brother Liam plays a large part in her life and in the story. Things happen as the story moves along that seem to set things up for a book of his own? I hope this happens and not too far in the future.
Tripp's "mother" - well, what a piece of work she is. At times I was expecting flying monkeys to hover around her she is so nasty.
I could not put this down once I started, had a very late night/early morning to finish it. Especially when I got to the last few chapters. Hooley dooley what a plot twist. I was left going "what the heck just happened!!??!"
Thank you Kathryn for giving us a wonderful, emotionally packed story. I will certainly be reading more.
Our favourite lion Remy's back LLF's woohoo!!! And my verdict?
Before you read Mine, make sure you have read Real. You don’t want to miss a minute of Remy, believe me. Not. A Minute.
When Mine starts, Brooke and Remy have been back together for a couple of months, after their heartbreaking separation (that damn letter gets me every single time).
The new underground fighting season is starting, so there is lots of travel and lots of training. I imagined Remy a lot like this while I was reading
and a lot f wishful thinking that this was me after his training sessions
though I love Brooke as much as I love Remy, so I guess I will be happy for her instead (but a girl can dream!)
Remy is just... Remy. Strong. Sex on legs. Flawed. He is still struggling with his dark side. People from his past still causing troubles. People trying to get to him through Brooke.
Brooke is equally as strong. She will fight for him tooth and nail, and whatever she can do to help him/protect him she will. She is Remy's lioness protecting her pride.
Music still plays such a large part of the story, so much of what Remy is feeling, he doesn't have the words for but he has the perfect song.
The usual suspects are back in the supporting character roles: Pete, Riley, Diana and Nora. They all play such an integral part in Remy's life and I love them for it.
I only finished reading Mine a few days ago, but I have such a book hangover. Remy sure is a hard act to follow.
I just want to lick him and pet him forever and ever and ever.
And thank god we don't have to wait long for book 3, Remy.
There is no cliffhanger, but is there a HEA?
For that you have to read!
Before you read Mine, make sure you have read Real. You don’t want to miss a minute of Remy, believe me. Not. A Minute.
When Mine starts, Brooke and Remy have been back together for a couple of months, after their heartbreaking separation (that damn letter gets me every single time).
The new underground fighting season is starting, so there is lots of travel and lots of training. I imagined Remy a lot like this while I was reading
and a lot f wishful thinking that this was me after his training sessions
though I love Brooke as much as I love Remy, so I guess I will be happy for her instead (but a girl can dream!)
Remy is just... Remy. Strong. Sex on legs. Flawed. He is still struggling with his dark side. People from his past still causing troubles. People trying to get to him through Brooke.
Brooke is equally as strong. She will fight for him tooth and nail, and whatever she can do to help him/protect him she will. She is Remy's lioness protecting her pride.
Music still plays such a large part of the story, so much of what Remy is feeling, he doesn't have the words for but he has the perfect song.
The usual suspects are back in the supporting character roles: Pete, Riley, Diana and Nora. They all play such an integral part in Remy's life and I love them for it.
I only finished reading Mine a few days ago, but I have such a book hangover. Remy sure is a hard act to follow.
I just want to lick him and pet him forever and ever and ever.
And thank god we don't have to wait long for book 3, Remy.
There is no cliffhanger, but is there a HEA?
For that you have to read!
Synopsis:
Perfection. We all strive for it, but what happens when the desire to be perfect consumes you? What happens when the need to bury your mistakes blinds you?
Melanie Crane has always been the perfect daughter, friend, student – she’s been perfect at everything, in fact. But when she lets her insecurities, the ones that she keeps hidden from everyone, get the best of her, she falters in her pursuit of perfection. Melanie crumples under the pressure and buries her pain. Numbed by sadness and guilt, she is determined never to let anyone find out how broken she really is.
Bryan Mahoney may appear to have everything in order. He’s charming, witty and completely swoon-worthy. In short, Bryan has life all figured out, but appearances can be deceiving. When the landscape of Bryan’s family changes in an instant, he’s left to pick up the pieces.
Not all bruises leave a mark. Now, weary and afraid, Melanie and Bryan must find a way to let love heal their broken and jaded hearts.
Review by Janeane - ARC received for honest review
Let Love Heal is book #3 in the Love Series, but can be read as a stand alone.
Melanie Crane is the girl everyone loves to be around. Smart, funny, loyal. And she is real. She is not a stick figure supermodel, she's a size 16, curvaceous "normal" woman. And she always has a smile on her face.
But like all of us, those smiles can hide a multitude of emotions. I know I put on the facade of happy go lucky when on the inside things are churning like the ocean in a storm.
I think this line sums things up perfectly -
Bryan Mahoney is the IT guy she meets when she starts working at the computer lab. His life seems to be perfect - but is it?
Their attraction is instant, but Melanie knows they can only be friends - why would he want to be with her? Especially after meeting his bitchy ex, who looks like supermodel.
I feel for Bryan so much - he says and shows over and over that he wants Melanie, but she is always looking for the worst in Bryan. Like any human, there is only so much you can take before you have to give up and walk away. And then when something happens to make it easier to walk away, you take the opportunity.
This line sums up Melanie perfectly - Not all bruises leave a mark.
Melissa Collins has written this story perfectly. Reading as Melanie struggled through her inner demons and insecurities made me look back at some times in my life when I felt like she did. It was a joy to watch Melanie finally realise that hey, she is good enough, she is beautiful inside and out, and people do love her as she is.
But will it be enough for her and Bryan to get their relationship back? For that, you are going to have to read for yourself.
We get more of Maddie and Reid, Cammie and Jack, Lia - and we meet Melanie's new roommate Peyton.
And of course we get more of Melanie's mum. She has been an integral part of not only Melanie's but Maddy's life, and I loved that we got to learn more of her story, both past and present.
I am definitely looking forward to more of this series!
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ARC received for honest review
You will need to read Unexpected Angel before Unexpected Protector to get the full impact of this series.
Unexpected Protector starts off directly after Unexpected Angel finishes, but is not a continuation of Dylan and Tasha's story. They are in this book, but as secondary characters.
Unexpected Protector is about Dylan's best friend and Tasha's best friend, Dylan and Holly.
Holly has made mistakes in her life - but haven't we all, Drug addict, in with a bad crowd. This last mistake nearly costs her her life, and puts Tasha in danger. And now there is a price to pay for her mistakes.
Tommy is a cop. It's all he's wanted to be since he was a kid.
He has met Holly before through Tasha and through the "club", He has never really had much to do with her. Until now.
He is unexpectedly drawn to her. He knows there is more to her than what she is now. He just needs those around her to see it. And more importantly, he need her to see it in herself.
As they grow closer, they draw more into the BDSM world and see how good they can be for each other
Excerpt:
“Spanking,” I say, my voice barely audible.
“What was that? You need to speak up.”
“I want you to spank me,” I whisper a little bit louder. I don’t recognize my strained voice.
“Spanking how? You said you weren’t into pain, but now you’re saying you want me to spank you. Do you mean lightly, teasing you as I run my fingers through your pussy. Or are you willing to let me push you to your limit, spanking you hard with my bare hand or possibly a belt, thrusting my fingers into your throbbing core until you come so hard your juices are dripping down your thighs?”
Hearing him list the different ways he could turn my ass red brings my body to life. I feel myself growing wetter with every suggestion, not wanting but needing to feel the sensations he describes.
“I want that,” I admit meekly. As I sit next to him, our bodies barely touching, I resist the urge to climb into his lap, pushing fabric to the side and taking what I need at this moment. “I need you to show me that pain can be pleasure.”
“Are you sure?” He asks sincerely. “I can respect the fact that you said you don’t want pain. I won’t lie and say I don’t enjoy inflicting it to an extent, but if that’s not something you crave, it won’t be fun for either of us.”
I look him in the eye, wanting him to see and feel the sincerity of my words. “You might be the only man I have ever trusted enough to explore that with.”
He wraps his arms around me, nearly pulling me off my stool. “I’m honored that you feel that way, babygirl. What else?” He urges me to continue. I shift in my seat, feeling a damp spot forming in my panties. If the thought of him doing these things to me affects me so deeply, I’m going to be slipping over myself when he’s actually touching my body.
As with Unexpected Angel, this is not just a BDSM book. It is not constant sex and BDSM for the sake of it. It goes deeper into the D/s relationship. It is about how the lifestyle and the relationship can be used to heal someone so emotionally broken she doesn't understand why anyone cares what happens to her.
I was a litte confused with the relationships between a few of the secondary characters. I had to go back a couple of times and reread a bit to get my head around who was who and what was what. t maybe that was just me and my head wasn't in it at the time?
I really do enjoy this series, and I like Sloan Johnson's writing. Then it happened
and this was a doozie. Cliffhangers may not bother you, but if I know there is a cliffhanger I try to hold off and read the series straight through.
Now I have to wait for more :'(
I am looking forward to reading more on Zeke though, so I will just have to be patient!
You will need to read Unexpected Angel before Unexpected Protector to get the full impact of this series.
Unexpected Protector starts off directly after Unexpected Angel finishes, but is not a continuation of Dylan and Tasha's story. They are in this book, but as secondary characters.
Unexpected Protector is about Dylan's best friend and Tasha's best friend, Dylan and Holly.
Holly has made mistakes in her life - but haven't we all, Drug addict, in with a bad crowd. This last mistake nearly costs her her life, and puts Tasha in danger. And now there is a price to pay for her mistakes.
Tommy is a cop. It's all he's wanted to be since he was a kid.
He has met Holly before through Tasha and through the "club", He has never really had much to do with her. Until now.
He is unexpectedly drawn to her. He knows there is more to her than what she is now. He just needs those around her to see it. And more importantly, he need her to see it in herself.
As they grow closer, they draw more into the BDSM world and see how good they can be for each other
Excerpt:
“Spanking,” I say, my voice barely audible.
“What was that? You need to speak up.”
“I want you to spank me,” I whisper a little bit louder. I don’t recognize my strained voice.
“Spanking how? You said you weren’t into pain, but now you’re saying you want me to spank you. Do you mean lightly, teasing you as I run my fingers through your pussy. Or are you willing to let me push you to your limit, spanking you hard with my bare hand or possibly a belt, thrusting my fingers into your throbbing core until you come so hard your juices are dripping down your thighs?”
Hearing him list the different ways he could turn my ass red brings my body to life. I feel myself growing wetter with every suggestion, not wanting but needing to feel the sensations he describes.
“I want that,” I admit meekly. As I sit next to him, our bodies barely touching, I resist the urge to climb into his lap, pushing fabric to the side and taking what I need at this moment. “I need you to show me that pain can be pleasure.”
“Are you sure?” He asks sincerely. “I can respect the fact that you said you don’t want pain. I won’t lie and say I don’t enjoy inflicting it to an extent, but if that’s not something you crave, it won’t be fun for either of us.”
I look him in the eye, wanting him to see and feel the sincerity of my words. “You might be the only man I have ever trusted enough to explore that with.”
He wraps his arms around me, nearly pulling me off my stool. “I’m honored that you feel that way, babygirl. What else?” He urges me to continue. I shift in my seat, feeling a damp spot forming in my panties. If the thought of him doing these things to me affects me so deeply, I’m going to be slipping over myself when he’s actually touching my body.
As with Unexpected Angel, this is not just a BDSM book. It is not constant sex and BDSM for the sake of it. It goes deeper into the D/s relationship. It is about how the lifestyle and the relationship can be used to heal someone so emotionally broken she doesn't understand why anyone cares what happens to her.
I was a litte confused with the relationships between a few of the secondary characters. I had to go back a couple of times and reread a bit to get my head around who was who and what was what. t maybe that was just me and my head wasn't in it at the time?
I really do enjoy this series, and I like Sloan Johnson's writing. Then it happened
and this was a doozie. Cliffhangers may not bother you, but if I know there is a cliffhanger I try to hold off and read the series straight through.
Now I have to wait for more :'(
I am looking forward to reading more on Zeke though, so I will just have to be patient!
Wow – seriously, wow! I love love loved this book! I can be hard to please sometimes when it comes to my stories, but this one did not disappoint.
From the moment their eyes meet across a crowded airport terminal, you can feel the pull between Liam and Amy. They are instantly attracted to each other, yet both are struggling with things from their past.
After they arrive in Denver, Amy tries to pull away, but Liam won't let her. I loved the way he wants to protect her, and the way she fights tooth and nail against it with her head, but pulled to him with her heart.
After 6 years in hiding, and her 'handler' only being in touch with her once since she ran, Amy decides it is time to finally settle, and Liam is the man she wants to be with.
Add Jared, the sexy next door neighbour. Amy feels immediately safe with him, but why? Makes me wonder what he is up to!!
Liam knows Amy is hiding from something/someone and I loved how he tried to make her forget - with sex of course!! But the way he shut her out when his past came back to haunt him made me mad- it's called communication people!!
Thankfully they get their s*&t sorted... for a while. But whoa, what happens between them at the end!!
What is with the aggrovation between Jared and Liam. Is one the handler? Is Liam protecting her, or the one she needs protection from.
Aaarrrgh and then we have it... a major cliffhanger!
I am seriously looking forward to the continuation of Amy and Liam's story!
From the moment their eyes meet across a crowded airport terminal, you can feel the pull between Liam and Amy. They are instantly attracted to each other, yet both are struggling with things from their past.
After they arrive in Denver, Amy tries to pull away, but Liam won't let her. I loved the way he wants to protect her, and the way she fights tooth and nail against it with her head, but pulled to him with her heart.
After 6 years in hiding, and her 'handler' only being in touch with her once since she ran, Amy decides it is time to finally settle, and Liam is the man she wants to be with.
Add Jared, the sexy next door neighbour. Amy feels immediately safe with him, but why? Makes me wonder what he is up to!!
Liam knows Amy is hiding from something/someone and I loved how he tried to make her forget - with sex of course!! But the way he shut her out when his past came back to haunt him made me mad- it's called communication people!!
Thankfully they get their s*&t sorted... for a while. But whoa, what happens between them at the end!!
What is with the aggrovation between Jared and Liam. Is one the handler? Is Liam protecting her, or the one she needs protection from.
Aaarrrgh and then we have it... a major cliffhanger!
I am seriously looking forward to the continuation of Amy and Liam's story!
ARC received for an honest review =
With Every Heartbeat has a bit of a different feel to Melody Graces other works (the Beachwood Bay series) and is just as enjoyable.
19 year old ballerina Annalise has dreams to make it as a company dancer with the American Ballet. It has been ingrained in her since she was a small child that she should follow her mothers footsteps and become the best, forsaking everything else, including enjoying her life.
On tour in Rome, things start to change. And all due to a tall, sexy stranger.
Raphael dances for love. It is was what wants to do with every fibre of his being, much to his father's disgust.
With a chance meeting, Annalise and Raphael embark on a romance that will change them both forever.
It might take them here
and they may indulge in some of this
Both Annalise and Raphael have always tried to please their mother and father respectively. Gotta say I am not particularly a fan of either of them!
Will the bow to the pressure of their family, or will the begin to live their lives as they truly want to?
For that, you are going to have to read for yourself!
I love Melody Graces writing style. She transports me to the other side of the world, and I can imagine myself wandering the streets of Rome, taking in the sights and sounds around me. And I loved Raphael's love of the food - I am sure if I was in Rome I would leave the size of a barn.
This is a sensual love story more than hot and steamy.
I loved that this did not wrap with "perfection" for every character. They are still working with family problems etc.
I look forward to reading more of Melody Grace's work.
With Every Heartbeat has a bit of a different feel to Melody Graces other works (the Beachwood Bay series) and is just as enjoyable.
19 year old ballerina Annalise has dreams to make it as a company dancer with the American Ballet. It has been ingrained in her since she was a small child that she should follow her mothers footsteps and become the best, forsaking everything else, including enjoying her life.
On tour in Rome, things start to change. And all due to a tall, sexy stranger.
Raphael dances for love. It is was what wants to do with every fibre of his being, much to his father's disgust.
With a chance meeting, Annalise and Raphael embark on a romance that will change them both forever.
It might take them here
and they may indulge in some of this
Both Annalise and Raphael have always tried to please their mother and father respectively. Gotta say I am not particularly a fan of either of them!
Will the bow to the pressure of their family, or will the begin to live their lives as they truly want to?
For that, you are going to have to read for yourself!
I love Melody Graces writing style. She transports me to the other side of the world, and I can imagine myself wandering the streets of Rome, taking in the sights and sounds around me. And I loved Raphael's love of the food - I am sure if I was in Rome I would leave the size of a barn.
This is a sensual love story more than hot and steamy.
I loved that this did not wrap with "perfection" for every character. They are still working with family problems etc.
I look forward to reading more of Melody Grace's work.
ARC received via NetGalley for honest review.
Before you read Fiance by Friday, you should read Wife By Wednesday and Married by Monday so you get the dynamics of the group and background of our main protaganists, Gwen and Neil.
Gwen - Lady Gwendolyn Harrison, is the sister of the Duke of Albany. She has had not so much a sheltered life, but more a restricted life due to being at her family home in the UK. Everyone thinks she is the prissy, helpless English Lady, and she is sick of it. She is a smart, sassy, resourceful woman
Now she is living in the states, working for his sister in law, and generally trying to get out there and live her life. But the man she wants in her life is keeping his distance.
Neil MacBain is ex military, and Gwen's brother's bodyguard. He is an enigma wrapped up in a riddle. He's not one to say much, but he has his eyes on Gwen.
This is a suspenseful, romantic story with some twists and turns that will keep you on your toes.
Neil's past comes back to haunt him, and draws him back into that world, along with those he cares about.
Can this be the catalyst they need to move their relationship along?
For that, you are going to have to read for yourself.
I love the banter between Neil and Gwen. They have been dancing around each other for a while and the sexual tension between the two - hooeeey it just burns up the pages!
Catherine Bybee has sucked me into this series from book one, and I have enjoyed every one of the books so far.
The whole cast of characters adds to this series, their lives intertwine so much it would be a shame if there was a weak link, which there isn't.
I cannot wait to read #4, Single by Saturday. But the wait till 2014 is gonna be a killer.
Before you read Fiance by Friday, you should read Wife By Wednesday and Married by Monday so you get the dynamics of the group and background of our main protaganists, Gwen and Neil.
Gwen - Lady Gwendolyn Harrison, is the sister of the Duke of Albany. She has had not so much a sheltered life, but more a restricted life due to being at her family home in the UK. Everyone thinks she is the prissy, helpless English Lady, and she is sick of it. She is a smart, sassy, resourceful woman
Now she is living in the states, working for his sister in law, and generally trying to get out there and live her life. But the man she wants in her life is keeping his distance.
Neil MacBain is ex military, and Gwen's brother's bodyguard. He is an enigma wrapped up in a riddle. He's not one to say much, but he has his eyes on Gwen.
This is a suspenseful, romantic story with some twists and turns that will keep you on your toes.
Neil's past comes back to haunt him, and draws him back into that world, along with those he cares about.
Can this be the catalyst they need to move their relationship along?
For that, you are going to have to read for yourself.
I love the banter between Neil and Gwen. They have been dancing around each other for a while and the sexual tension between the two - hooeeey it just burns up the pages!
Catherine Bybee has sucked me into this series from book one, and I have enjoyed every one of the books so far.
The whole cast of characters adds to this series, their lives intertwine so much it would be a shame if there was a weak link, which there isn't.
I cannot wait to read #4, Single by Saturday. But the wait till 2014 is gonna be a killer.
