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I have had this, with the rest of the series, sitting on my kindle forever.

Now I am kicking myself for waiting so long.

Whilst the first two books had dark moments, I felt that this was the darkest, grittiest of the series. And my favourite.

Grief, lies, love and loss - they are such a big part of the psyche of our characters Dom and Jacey, and it what makes them who they are today.

My heart ached for both of them as the story progressed. There is only so much a person can take before they break, and our lovelies push it to the limit. Their imperfections make them the perfect remedy for each others aches.

Ms Cole just has a way with wortds. I have not read a book of hers yet that has disappointed me. The way she delves into the darker parts of people and relationships is amazing.

I can't wait to read more of her work.

This has been sitting on my kindle forever, and I am finally getting round to reading some of my older books.

This was a sweet, albeit somewhat predictable love story. And I will read more of this series in the future.

ARC received from Montlake Romance via Netgalley for an honest review

It is always a bittersweet feeling when you come to the last book in a series. And it was no different as I read Treasured By Thursday.

We met Gabi Masini in Seduced by Sunday, and to get the full effect of her story, you should at least read that book in the series before reading Treasured by Thursday. The story line continued on in Thursday.

Mentally and physically scarred by events in Thursday, Gabi has had trouble moving on in the love department. Just as she starts to get back on her feet again, she meets Hunter Blackwell.

And Hunter Blackwell comes along and makes her an offer she can't refuse. No, really, can't refuse!!

Oh Hunter - it took me a while to forgive you for the way things happened, the way you got Gabi to marry you, but as the story continued, we saw past that hard, bully-ish exterior and found the heart of gold beneath.

I have adored Gabi from when we first met her, and just love her more and more as her story progressed.

I loved the wit, the snark, the barbs thrown between Gabi and Hunter. You can feel the attraction between them right from the start. Gabi's "threats" to Hunter are hilarious.

There is a fair bit of suspense and intrigue in Treasured By Thursday - again, things that carry over from Seduced By Sunday.

As with all the Weekday Brides books, we get lots of the previous couples. All our characters lives are intertwined, so it would not be a complete WB book without a little of each of them. The series has gotten better each book because of this.

So, can Gabi and Hunter overcome the rough start to their relationship, or will it all just be a contract with an expiration date?

Nope, for that you are going to have to read for yourself!

I am going to miss the Weekday Brides, but I am looking forward to the Holiday Brides, and any other future books from Ms Bybee.



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It has been a full day, and I still can't decide whether I love or loathe Ian Sterling...

ARC received from publisher via Netgalley for an honest review

Jackson Steele is back baby, and I couldn't wait to dive right in!

On My Knees starts up right where Say My Name finished, so you will need to read that one.

Just as we think secrets from both Jackson and Sylvia's past have all been revealed - BAM - we get more. It seems that we still have a fair way to go before we get to their HEA - if they get one?

As we learn more about what has happened in the past, what is still happening today, my heart just breaks for both Jackson and Sylvia - for different, but just as difficult reasons.

Oh boy, the spark between our lovelies are still going strong, and this makes for a sexy, sexy story. Hearts are put on the line, and as their relationship keeps developing, there is more and more at stake.

Jackson and Sylvia sexy times are off the charts hot! Phew, still fanning myself!

I loved that we got a lot more of Damien and Nikki from the original Stark series. Whilst they aren't in a lot of scenes, they are an integral part of Jackson and Sylvia's story.

There are a couple of biiiiiig questions that are going to need to be answered in the 3rd and last book, and even though I have a thought about one of the answers, I am sure that Ms Kenner is going to make that thought look silly when I get to the 3rd book.


Now I am impatiently waiting for book 3, Under My Skin, to find out how our lovers story ends.



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ARC received from Forever (Grand Central) via Netgalley for an honest review

I have read quite a few Lauren Dane books in the past, so it was great to get in early with the first book in her new Ink and Chrome series.

PJ is my kind of woman. Tattoos, piercings, pretty much the black sheep of her family.

Asa is the sexy, older man who fills her thoughts and dreams. Work keeps their paths crossing, and as much as he wants her too, he keeps telling himself - and PJ - that he is not the man for her.

It took me a little while to really warm up to Asa, but when I did, I could completely understand PJ's attraction to him, and could see the heart he is trying so hard to hide.

Oh Asa, why did you even try to fight things?

Every time PJ and Asa are in the same room, you could cut the UST with a knife! I swear, everyone within a mile could see it, could feel it.

I adored how they tried to keep their relationship all "friends without benefits". Blind Freddy could see that this was never going to be an option!

So, can PJ and Asa have their HEA? Nope, you are going to have to read for yourself.

Ms Dane has a way of writing a sweet, sexy romance. There are no huge OMG twist and turn moments. I loved the writing, the story was evenly paced and flowed well. We kind of know what we are going to get in the end, and it is an enjoyable ride to take.



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A new Kindle Alexander book - can we get a hell yeah!!

If you read the synopsis and feel it is not the book for you because of cheating - don't. Very early in the piece you will see why this isn't the case

Dylan has it all, right? Beautiful wife, 3 wonderful kids, successful business he is about to sell. Who wouldn't want that?

But his marriage is unconventional, to say the least (you will understand what I mean a few chapters in) and the happy facade does not always mean he is all happiness.

You know that pair of shoes. The one you bought for that very special occasion, wore once and are now stuck riiiight at the back of the closet?

Well, that is how deep in the closet Dylan is. Until he meets Tristan.

Oh, how I love Tristan! He may just be the man to drag Dylan kicking and screaming from his self-imposed closet, may be the one to share all his secrets with.

I loved how Tristan was with Dylan. Always one to go after and get what he wants, he is so sweet and tender with Dylan. So not his usual MO either.

The way Teri pushed Dylan to finally take that step, to go for the happiness - knowing that he would always put his wants and needs last - I loved this.

Dylan and Tristan together - sexy hot overload! I loved how they brought out the best in each other, brought out the happiness that both had been lacking in their lives for too long.

There is a great cast of secondary characters, whose storylines all intertwined so seamlessly with Dylan and Tristan's, who made their story all the more lovely.

This is another beautiful story from Kindle Alexander, and I can't wait to see what we get next!



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