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BOOK REVIEW- Wanting it All by Kati Wilde

Wanting It All (Hellfire Riders MC, #1)Wanting It All by Kati Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Anyone that follows my reviews knows that I have a certain fondness for MC book series. After reading the book description I was eager to dive into Saxon and Jenny’s story. Now that I’ve finished the series I’m a tad wishy-washy in my rating. On one hand the steamy scenes were super.foxing.hot. (Warning- there’s a semi ménage scene in the second book. How can there be a “semi” manage scene you ask? Trust me, it works but I wanted to mention that in case some readers were put off by that type of thing.) and now for the downside of the book. The descriptions and verbiage used for some of the scenes seemed corny. Like the author was using too clever of analogies to set the stage for the reader. I assume most of her reading audience is over 18. “…Saxon tasting me, his tongue sweeping up between the lips of my cunt in long, broad strokes, as if my pussy is melting ice cream and he refuses to waste a single creamy drop.” Ummmmm, that sentence made me cringe. There were a few other times the author gave into her flowery overly-verbose descriptions for their intimacy. Jenny was the daughter of a MC president. She would be used to the culture and perhaps describe the sex scenes without using frozen dairy products as reference.

Last thoughts- I would have enjoyed a bit more angst. For two people who “could never be together” it actually went pretty smoothly for them. Maybe a few misunderstandings, jealous exs, conniving females, etc would have spiced up the story for me. All-in-all a solid 4 star rating.

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BOOK REVIEW- Thorn by Chloe Walsh

Thorn (Carter Kids #2)Thorn by Chloe Walsh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m hooked on these characters and am eagerly churning through the pages to see what happens next!

Noah is hands-down the star of this book. His strength has always been described as it pertains to his physical features but his mental fortitude and dedication to Teagan is what makes the series work so well. Noah has definitely earned a spot on my “all time best book boyfriend” list. Totally lust worthy!

Teagan on the other hand deserves a roundhouse kick to the face. Kidding…but not really. Reunited in Ireland Noah goes waaaaay above and beyond to reconnect and repair their relationship. Obviously there needs to be some adversity to make for an interesting story but Teagan’s behavior seemed to drag at the point. Noah pours his heart out and makes it CRYSTAL FREAKING CLEAR his intentions. His friend Lucky even tells her that Noah spoke of her constantly over the past 7 years. Just when you finally come to understand that Teagan comprehends this she backtracks after he invites her to return to America with him. “Is that why you came back for me?” I whispered, stepping out of his arms, my blood turning to ice in my veins. Why you want me to go back to the states with you- out of duty?” It was at this point in the book I slapped my forehead in exasperation. Come on Teagan!!!! Open your eyes and ears! Grasp the magnitude of Noah’s commitment and move the story along! Aye aye aye! *concludes rant*

Nevertheless- loved the story. Highly recommend!

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BOOK REVIEW- Treacherous by Chloe Walsh

Treacherous (Twisted Youth #1)Treacherous by Chloe Walsh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book popped up on a “best from hate to love” book lists. The ratings were high and the description intrigued me. First few pages in I realized the main character’s were teenagers which I hadn’t realized from the on-set. (Perhaps I should have realized when the description referred to a “guardian” but I must have missed that tidbit.) Usually I enjoy books with older characters as it’s easier to relate to- not to mention the adversity adult character’s encounter is usually more interesting IMO. I honestly considered passing it up for a different book but in soooo glad I gave it a shot.

Noah Messina is a bit of an anomaly. He’s incredibly beautiful with the body of a Greek god and yet he’s been neglected and abused (both mentally and physically) since he was born. Currently living with his step father and oddly incestuous step sister Ellie his main tactics for survival have been fine tuned to being jaded and aloof from all others.

Teagan Connelly is a transplant from Ireland due to her Uncle Max’s medical career. She’s blonde, svelte and a fire cracker of epic proportions. Seriously this girl is slightly psycho. She goes from 0 to physically attacking people in .02 seconds. Small spoiler alert…..

She slaps people way too much. Honestly if you decide to continue with the serious you might consider making a game out of it. Take a shot every time she physically hurts someone. Fair warning… you’ll get tipsy!

Anyhoo, it’s a good book with interesting characters. With 3 hot triplet boys next door and Hope (triplet’s gorgeous older sister) there’s plenty of potential for a long series.

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BOOK REVIEW- Forever, Jack by Natasha Boyd

Forever, Jack (Butler Cove, #2)Forever, Jack by Natasha Boyd
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Most of the things I enjoyed about the first book were absent in this one.

Keri Ann’s character grew increasingly weak and unsupportive of Jack. She holds things against him that are completely out of his control. Her behavior and fear was outrageously egocentric and not an attractive quality to read about (unless of course she’s being betrayed at the villain instead of someone you wanted to succeed.)

Lastly, I have read a few other people’s reviews on this book and I’m surprised I haven’t seen anyone mention the overly controlling, unhealthy relationship between Keri Ann and her older brother, Joey. He limited and controlled her interactions with boys/men growing to such an extent that at 22 years old she didn’t understand that she was attractive. Doesn’t that seem extreme to you? Goodness! I understand being protective but actually negatively impact the way she perceives herself is a no-no in my book. Joey also makes disrespectful comments to her and unfairly judges situations he doesn’t have any business being involved in. Definitely wish someone would’ve put him in his place instead of giving him his own book.

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BOOK REVIEW- Rush by Maya Banks

Rush (Breathless, #1)Rush by Maya Banks

Uncle! Uncle! I give up! I gave it my best effort but you lost me 16% of the way into book. Gabe, Jace and Ash own HCM together. A business that just so happens to be wildly successful/profitable. The 3 friends are thick as thieves and you’re led to believe they are as close and dedicated to each other as family members would be. So why on god’s green earth is Gabe moving in on one of his best friend’s little sisters without doing everything in his power to preserve his friendship first? I just couldn’t buy into the risk being justified to either character. Also, If you’re a frequent reader of my reviews you know I looooove alpha males. I think Gabe’s character was supposed to come off as confident, suave and alpha but his romantic advances towards Mia were too strong and instead made me uncomfortable instead of swooning. Pass

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BOOK REVIEW- Egomaniac by Vi Keeland

EgomaniacEgomaniac by Vi Keeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another awesome book by Vi Keeland. Drew Jagger has been added to my list of lust-worthy book boyfriends. Me-wow!

Random thoughts as I reflect back on the story and it’s characters-
*I wish both characters would have been a tad older- especially considering their professions and Drew’s level of success- but it wasn’t enough of an issue to distract me from the story.
*I may be in the majority (or exposing my own arrogance) but I didn’t find Drew’s personality to be as arrogant as the title and description would imply. He’s handsome, well educated, successful, wealthy and a great dad. By all accounts he has every right to be unapologetically (not technically a word but you know what I mean) confident. Perhaps at times he was cocky but quite frankly I find that type of confidence and awareness of oneself attractive.

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BOOK REVIEW- A Humble Heart by R.L. Mathewson

A Humble Heart (Hollywood Hearts, #1)A Humble Heart by R.L. Mathewson

First and foremost I’m convinced that R.L. Mathewson has been stalking me because the first few chapters of the book eerily mirrored my own life. Yep, my life is just that awesome… 🙁

Because I’m convinced the book is based on my real life I was fully invested in the story and characters. Yet as the story progressed the situations became more and more fantastical and I lost steam. I’m at 61% of the way in the story and I’ve caught myself muttering “no fucking way” too many times to count.

First gripe- Dana has major body issues and then all of a sudden she agrees to doing a steamy bikini photo shoot? I’m going to go ahead and file that into the NOPE column.

Second gripe- How is Edward suddenly “all in”? There was literally no progression of their relationship. One minute he’s a regular guy admiring Dana and the next he AND his family are all up in Dana’s family’s business. Again, I’m calling shenanigans.

Third gripe- Movie stars, photo shoots, stalkers, twin pregnancy and bomb threats…oh my! Literally I think several of these ideas were stolen from the author’s tween daughter’s diary. (Bomb threats and stalkers aside unless the tween is an emo weirdo.) This is of course assuming that the author has a tween daughter…

Fourth gripe- All of a sudden Dana’s being offered major movie roles? Wanna try and run that idea past me again?!? She’s a talented author but how on god’s green earth did that qualify her for acting? Seriously there’s millions of dollars and people’s jobs are at stake when making a major movie. I find it incredulous that they’d pick someone at random who’s talents lie elsewhere for such an important role. Also, because of Dana’s insecurities how I am supposed to believe that she accepted the role? Lastly, the story jumped around so much I never read about the finishing of the first movie where they met. It just all of a sudden mentions the movie premiere. I just couldn’t wrap my head around it.

So, there you go. I’m a grump-a-saurus and didn’t finish the book.

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BOOK REVIEW- Beyond the Darkness by Katie Reus

Beyond the Darkness (Darkness, #3)Beyond the Darkness by Katie Reus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

During my review of “Taste of Darkness” (this book’s predecessor) I had complained about the use of the word “mound” when referring to the character’s vaginas. If this book hadn’t been published a few years before my review I’d swear the author “uped the ante” and started referring to the women’s breasts as mounds just to spite me!!!! Ahhhhhh

Aside from the relentless mention of mounds this book was enjoyable. As the series progresses the types of supernaturals mentioned has become a smorgasbord of every.single.type.of.creature. Wolves, dragons, vampires, demon, demigods…. oh my!

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