The Finn Factor by Rachel Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute story. I’d file this under “nerdy chic”. Similar brainy yet hunky vibe that I got from “Flat Out Love”. (Awesome book! Check it out if you haven’t already read it!)

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Distraction by Emily Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fun, flirty story. Nothing earth shattering or overly life altering. Solid summer book.

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Play It Safe by Kristen Ashley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Color me surprised. I expected this to be another solid 5 star Kristin Ashley book but for me it just didn’t have the usual sparkle. The biggest complaint I had was the double standard for Gray and Ivey’s 7 year separation and sexual history. Even prior to their first meeting Gray was quite the “Tom cat”. (I threw in that phrase because my grandpa used it and I think it’s very fitting to describe Gray’s character.) When he and Ivey started dating Cecily (evil reincarnated) threw his history in Ivey’s face. At that point I think Gray should have addressed his past especially since they lived in a small town and I’m sure atheist would run into his former lovers on a frequent basis. Instead Gray allows Ivey to get in a verbal tussle with Cecily and they never have that talk. Secondly and most egregiously is Gray’s reaction to Ivey’s celibacy during they 7 year separation. He’s delighted by it and cherishes that he’s her only lover. Not once does he share his sexual history which IMO was sexist and unsafe… especially considering condoms and protection aren’t mentioned at all in the book. He doesn’t have to glorify his past or share all the details but he should have given basic info to Ivey. Instead Cecily is able to throw that info in her face when they run into each other in a very public place. Lastly, Gray seemed offended that Ivey assumed that he had moved on with a new relationship when she sees him hugging his cousin … yet we learn his did move on to quite a few different partners on Ivey’s absence. Why the reaction Gray???

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Cross the Line by Julie Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am thoroughly enjoying this series! At this point I’m convinced Lila is my spirit animals. Here’s few quotes that I’m half convinced came straight from my brain.

“I’ve had hundreds of boyfriends. So what if they’re fictional? Don’t you dare judge our love.”
“Enough with the sex positions. Why can’t magazines publish an article about reading positions that don’t get uncomfortable after five minutes?”
“There’s a time and a place for stiletto heels. Always and on my feet.”

Nathaniel Knox was a character that really intrigued me in the previous book. I couldn’t be more delighted to spend more time exploring his character in this installment.

My only complaint is that some of the comments made by the characters were unrealistic… considering they were being said by billionaires. I’m not near billionaire status but I do live quite comfortably and even I raised my eyebrows at some of the dialog. For example- in one scene (I tried looking for it and can’t find the exact passage. Sorry!) Basically someone was describing Lila’s future mentioning her husband taking out the garbage once and bragging about it for years even though Lila will be the one to maintain the house on a regular basis. That’s crazy talk. NEITHER of them will be cleaning their house. They’ll have staff for that.

Here’s another example-
“Sunshine, have you been working out?” Chase’s voice is amused. “Last I checked, you couldn’t even break open the paint cans to redecorate the living room.”
REALITY- Billionaires have interior decorators and would NOT be painting the penthouse of their high rise building themselves. I don’t care how “down to earth” the characters are. That just ain’t happening. Especially considering the penthouse ceilings are probably sky high and not accessible without scaffolding and other materials.

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Not You It’s Me by Julie Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m glowing. Odd. It’s not ME who walked away with a happily ever after with a gorgeous billionaire. (Darn) Nevertheless I’m glowing after reading this book. Chase Croft was such an interesting character. A gorgeously, damaged, dynamic package of yum. Gemma is was also beautiful yet damaged – but somehow their broken pieces fit perfectly together. Her loony rants were cute as was Chase’s reactions to them.

I do hope to learn more about Shelby’s character. Shelby is one of Gemma’s best friends who is married to someone who never makes an appearance in the story. I’m wondering if perhaps he’s off doing something nefarious and there will be a story about Shelby. Just being hopeful…

Slight spoiler ahead…

My only complaint is that Gemma forgave her mother’s lies way too easily. IMO her mother’s actions were despicable and selfish.

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