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-- A Romantic Book Affairs ReviewOkay, I've obviously lost cool points for not reading Hopeless sooner. I saw the hype on every blog imaginable. My Goodreads feed was bogged down with hundreds of emotional status updates. And nine out of ten reviews were five stars. But I still put off reading it until my co-blogger read it and loved it and told me I MUST read it. So I did. And I loved it. Now, the problem I'm having is writing a review that will do this book justice. I'm feeling defeated by this task. How do you write a review for a book that leaves you feeling dizzy with awe, breathless, speechless, gasping for air? So instead of writing a full review, I give you my...Top Five reasons why I fell hopelessly in love with Hopeless:1. Two words: Dean Holder."Dean Holder? Messy brown hair? Smoldering blue eyes? A temper straight out of Fight Club?"Holder, with his Hopeless tattoo on his arm, is the kind of bad boy that you will fall hopelessly in love with. I fell hard for him. He's passionate, complicated, confident, fiercely protective, and witty. He has lickable dimples and a coma-inducing hot body. And every time he walked on to the pages, he gave me butterflies. And last, but certainly not least, he cuddles. Yep, Holder is book boyfriend worthy."When I touch you, I'm touching you because I want to make you happy. When I kiss you, I'm kissing you because you have the most incredible mouth I've ever seen and you know I can't not kiss it. And when I make love to you--I'm doing exactly that. I'm making love to you because I'm in love with you." - Holder2. Sky Davis, our heroine, is a wonderful, smart, saucy, technologically challenged, snarky, broken but strong, brave, book lover, kind of weird in a cool way, beautiful inside and out, and I would love to have been friends with her in high school. Sky has never felt much, or anything, with a boy the way that Holder makes her feel. Up until they meet, any other boy has made her feel numb. And Holder made her feel everything...especially lust. Lust is a whole new feeling to Sky and she didn't know what to do with it at first. It was awkward for her. And her confusion over her new feelings was endearing and funny at the same time."I've never been swept off my feet. I don't get butterflies. In fact the whole idea of being swooned by anyone is foreign to me... Somehow, in the course of sixty seconds, this guy has managed to swoon me, then terrify the hell out of me." - Sky3. The passion and fire between these two is so incredibly real and intense. The way they felt towards one another is beautiful. Almost magical. And holy sexual tension... these two have the best non-kiss ever. I think I held my breath the entire time they non-kissed. Holder is one sexy mofo with his teasing kisses on Sky's neck, cheek, eyebrow, shoulder...everywhere but the lips. That scene melted my butter."Sky, I'm not kissing you tonight but believe me when I tell you, I've never wanted to kiss a girl more. So stop thinking I'm not attracted to you because you have no idea just how much I am. You can hold my hand, you can run your fingers through my hair, you can straddle me while I feed you spaghetti, but you are not getting kissed tonight. And probably not tomorrow, either. I need this. I need to know for sure that you're feeling every single thing that I'm feeling the moment my lips touch yours. Because I want your first kiss to be the best first kiss in the history of first kisses." - Holder4. The secondary characters. Six is Sky's first best friend in the whole wide world and she is absolutely the coolest chick. She walks to the beat of her drum. I love her blasé attitude. I love her uplifting texts to Sky. I love how she loves Sky. I love how Sky and Six are so different but also so much alike. And they simply accept each other for who they are. This is a true girl-mance at its best."Sky, you are beautiful. You are possibly the most exquisite creature in the universe and if anyone tells you otherwise, I'll cut a bitch." (Text message from Six to Sky)"Only one day at public school and the bitches already made your locker rain?" she laughs. "Impressive." - SixAnd then there is the sassy, bold, and funny Breckin. On Sky's first day of school, he befriends her right away and becomes her second best friend in the whole wide world. He's gay, Mormon, and proud. Breckin rocks."Breckin shrugs. "I'm new here. And if you haven't deducted from my impeccable fashion sense, I think it's safe to say that I'm..." he leans forward and cups his hand to his mouth in secrecy. "Mormon," he whispers." - Breckin5. The writing is amazing. Miz Hoover knows how to write an emotionally-charged story that made me feel every single word deep inside my soul. My mind went through a smattering of emotions that range from smiling and laughing (a lot!), lust, falling in love with the characters, sadness, shock, worry, nervousness, disgust, grief, acceptance, and contentment. The writing is flawless. It flows from word to word smoothly, keeping me enthralled from the beginning to the very last page. Miz Hoover writes my kind of snarky and snappy humor. I laughed out loud on several occasions. The humor adds charm and lightness to a story that could've potentially been overly dark. And the characters are so vividly real, I felt like I was living their life. Oh, and the twist. When we learn about the twist about halfway through the book, my jaw fell on the ground. It was completely unpredictable.In case you haven't noticed by now, I loved this brilliantly told story. If you are one of the few people left, who love new adult romances, and hasn't read Hopeless, read the freaking book now! I can guarantee you are missing out.With that said, I will leave you with one of my most favorite scenes. Sky is my kind of gal. I love the way she thinks..."My locker seems to have become the hub for sticky notes and nasty letters, none of which I ever see actually being placed on or in my locker. I really don't get what people gain out of doing things like this if they don't even own up to it.Like the note that was stuck to my locker this morning. All it said was, "Whore."Really? Where's the creativity in that? They couldn't back it up with an interesting story? Maybe a few details of my indiscretion? If I have to read this s*** every day, the least they could do is make it interesting. If I was going to stoop so low as to leave an unfounded note on someone's locker, I'd at least have the courtesy of entertaining whoever reads it in the process. I'd write something interesting like, "I saw you in bed with my boyfriend last night. I really don't appreciate you getting massage oil on my cucumbers. Whore."I laugh and it feels odd, laughing out loud at my own thoughts. I look around and no one is left in the hallway but me.Rather than rip the sticky notes off of my locker like I probably should, I take out my pen and make them a little more creative. You're welcome, passersby." - SkyRating: AHeat: Warm

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I became a fan of Colleen Hoover's when I first read "Slammed." "Hopeless" exceeded my expectations. It's about two teens who have some serious issues. During the course of the book, they help each other heal. The love between Holden and Sky is breathtaking. Even though the events happen pretty quickly, they share an immediate bond which is completely believable. I was hooked in the first chapter/section, and I never could have expected where the author took the story. The ending leaves all the ends tied with a realistically happy ending (meaning, the reader will be satisfied but not due to an unlikely, cheesy, predictable conclusion).

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Before I started Hopeless, I was seeing it everywhere! Every blog I stopped by was featuring Hopeless and everyone was raving about it and how amazing it was. Of course, after seeing how everyone was smitten with it, I had to give it a try. I'm sorry to say that it took me a long time to get to it, but once I did I was shocked. Like really, really shocked, so shocked I had to take a break between chapters. I honestly had not expected what I found. I was expecting a book about a bad boy meeting a good girl who pushes him away because of his tattoos or something like that.Hopeless was more than that, there is some pushing away but not because Sky is a good girl and Holder is a bad boy, even though he might seem scary in the first chapters. I don't want to spoil the book, because you have to experience all the feelings the book evokes. And dear good, there are a lot of feels.Suffice to say, I absolutely love this book! It's heart-breaking, it will no doubt make you cry your heart out, but there are moments in this book that will make you laugh out loud. I loved Sky and Holder together. Their humor, their wit and banter just added another flavor to the book. Them together was effortless, not effortless as in they didn't encounter any problems, but effortless as in they were so much alike, their relationship and feelings didn't feel forced but flowed easily and wasn't something I had a hard time getting used to. Now I'm going to sound corny, but they fit together perfectly and I loved it. It felt real.They both went through problem, devastating problems and discoveries that I had not seen coming. I thought I had everything figured out from the first half of the book and that I knew what the twist was. Well, what I had figured out was right, even though I didn't want it to be because it was just too horrible, but the real twist totally made me stop, cry for half an hour, and then go back to reading again.Hopeless is a phenomenal book and an emotional roller coaster with amazing characters. A must-read. I'm totally calling dips on Holder, the guy is just so swoon-worthy and amazing and I love him so much. He is so understanding even though he suffered a lot and went through heart-breaking things that would devastate most. So people, go buy this book! It's worth every penny!

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I am a big fan of Colleens' Slammed series and this book was just wow...amazing. I couldn't put it down. It kept me guessing and the story is just so emotional and touching. This is that book...the one I would recommend to all my friends and will most likely find myself reading again because I just need to "feel" it again. Thanks Colleen, well done!!! Keep them coming!

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One of my new favorite books of all time!!! Colleen Hoover just writes perfection. My words cannot accurately describe how I feel about this book. It's brilliant. I loved it, everything about it. Holder is freaking amazing. Sky is the perfect book heroine. The story is fresh. I would recommend to anyone and everyone. So butterflying fantastic!

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I wanted to read Hopeless because I love NA, and I have heard so many great reviews about it. So, when I saw it for free on amazon about a month ago, I knew that I had to get it, and my trip to NJ provided some time in my reading schedule that I could get to it.I was not disappointed. I loved Sky's character even though I was a bit confused by the opening. I was yearning to know what was going on and it took us back so that we could piece together what led her and Holder to that moment. Sky has some unique relationships all around and that kept things interesting. Her adoptive mom Karen is strict on no-technology and then very lenient in others, and I love the way they are together, just accepting but still Karen wanting the best for Sky. Sky and her best friend from next door have this friendship where they love and support each other even if they may not necessarily agree with the other's choices. Six, the above mentioned best friend, sleeps with a lot of guys and has gotten quite a negative name for herself, which makes me so infuriated--guys can do whatever and sleep or say they sleep with all kinds of girls and its okay, but women get judged and I think that its an important issue that they talk about.Holder is infuriating at times, and so sweet, thoughtful and considerate at others. Sky just doesn't blindly accept his mood swings though, she knows that he has a dark past and she knows part of it about his sister. They also share the bond of rumors about them both going around of which, not all of it or none of it is true. They feel this deep connection though and they talk about so much and try to always be honest with each other, but some things are hard to talk about and they cover that well.TRIGGER alert and Spoilerish paragraph. I also must give disclosure, I think that some of my readers also have suicide triggers, so be aware, it is in here. Someone sees it, and it is in another family and is talked about. I was effected more than usual because I wasn't expecting it. Nothing was gory but a character did witness and it was so similar to my dad's. For those with sexual abuse triggers, also present in this story.They have an undeniable chemistry and sexual tension between them, and I love every second of it. Knowing that Sky feels numb when kissing most boys, Holder really takes that aspect slowly. Especially kissing on the lips, kissing other places is def okay, and we see that he makes Sky feel things. Sexy things. Romantic things. Lustful things. But they never really get as explicit as most NA, so I think that makes a good transition if you've never read an NA before and used to just kisses or fade to black in YA.I really appreciate how they don't jump to saying I love you, and admit that they aren't there but still want to acknowledge that its deep and they haven't really felt that before.The more we learn about Holder though and see his actions at times, the more that I want to know about what he hasn't told yet.The secret that finally came out was def unique and shocking, but little clues and some of her dreams and the timing led me to believe something similar. I just couldn't piece together the details and man were they amazing and so well thought out. I can't imagine being in a similar situation for any of them or what I would have done.Bottom Line: Powerful and romantic NA.

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Breathless, countless, doubtless, effortless, fearless, flawless, helpless, selfless.hopeless. I was hopeless in not falling in love with this book. It was useless, and it will be timeless. 649 words found. Six hundred and forty-nine words. All ending with -less. From those I can pick a handfuls of words to describe this book, but this book with its flaws was flawless. I wish I could comment on each word, each dialogue, each sentence, each paragraph, each chapter, but then I would just be writing it. All I can do, that being written or spoken is-to recommend it. I will never not recommend this book, because it was just beautiful.When I rated this book I clicked on 5 stars, which reads, "It was amazing." But it wasn't. It was beyond amazing.The PlotThis book entranced me from the first page. It was captivating and strong and I had to keep reading. Forget anything you might think you know about how this book will play out. I wish I could be my prior-spoiler-gal but now with this book. This book you need to feel the happy moments, the heartbreaking moments, the shocking moments, the angry moments, the intense moments, all of the moments. The plot was flawless, it was well thought out, captivating, and intense.The CharactersLinden Sky is someone I could connect with. Not on the later parts of her life, because well that didn't happen to me. But on her attitude and her bluntness, and her way of thinking. There were times in which I was angry with her, but then I put myself in her shoes and well, I agree. Most of all, I thought she really matured, she changed and I'm proud of her. She is a beautiful person inside and outside. There are rare times in where I fully and wholly like the MC, but this time I thought she was butterflying badass.Dean Holder is someone I could forever want a forever with. He was a very complex, and entrancing character. He was the whole package. Good and bad boy. Passionate as sin, and sweet as candy. And he loved life like no other. Every time he spoke, it was as if the world stopped and just listened to the beautiful words that escape his lips. The way he view life, and the way he thought was amazing. The way he loved and lived is something we all want."I can already tell he isn't the kind of guy a girl gets a simple crush on. He's the kind of guy you fall hard for, and the thought of that terrifies me."Six and Breckin are people who without them in this story it would have been the same. They were awesome. Simple as that.Karen is someone who I could take a walk with. And talk about how wonderful she is. She truly is and I appreciate her.The RomanceThe romance started out intense, and I kept looking for the downfall. What did happen I didn't expect and all I can say is that it was the perfect romance for this perfect book. Mostly I loved who effortlessly their romance was, and easy-flowing it was."Its real, Six. You cant get mad at a real ending. Some of them are ugly. Its the fake happily ever afters that should piss you off."The Things I LikedThe pinky holdingsThe "I live you"Six's texts and lettersHolder's ego-deflating textsHow long it took her to make her last decisionThe Things I HatedHow long it took her to make her last decisionAdditional NotesI bookmarked so many pages it was almost highlighted everywhere. I want to post so many quotes, but that would be unfair to you, as a reader.Blogger and Reviewers, you all were good! Holding out all of your spoilers, man first time that ever happens. Thank you.I'm so glad this was the first book I read this year.P.S. Beautiful CoverColleen, you did it again. Third book you made me fall in love.

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Breathless, countless, doubtless, effortless, fearless, flawless, helpless, selfless.hopeless. I was hopeless in not falling in love with this book. It was useless, and it will be timeless. 649 words found. Six hundred and forty-nine words. All ending with -less. From those I can pick a handfuls of words to describe this book, but this book with its flaws was flawless. I wish I could comment on each word, each dialogue, each sentence, each paragraph, each chapter, but then I would just be writing it. All I can do, that being written or spoken is-to recommend it. I will never not recommend this book, because it was just beautiful.When I rated this book I clicked on 5 stars, which reads, "It was amazing." But it wasn't. It was beyond amazing.The PlotThis book entranced me from the first page. It was captivating and strong and I had to keep reading. Forget anything you might think you know about how this book will play out. I wish I could be my prior-spoiler-gal but now with this book. This book you need to feel the happy moments, the heartbreaking moments, the shocking moments, the angry moments, the intense moments, all of the moments. The plot was flawless, it was well thought out, captivating, and intense.The CharactersLinden Sky is someone I could connect with. Not on the later parts of her life, because well that didn't happen to me. But on her attitude and her bluntness, and her way of thinking. There were times in which I was angry with her, but then I put myself in her shoes and well, I agree. Most of all, I thought she really matured, she changed and I'm proud of her. She is a beautiful person inside and outside. There are rare times in where I fully and wholly like the MC, but this time I thought she was butterflying badass.Dean Holder is someone I could forever want a forever with. He was a very complex, and entrancing character. He was the whole package. Good and bad boy. Passionate as sin, and sweet as candy. And he loved life like no other. Every time he spoke, it was as if the world stopped and just listened to the beautiful words that escape his lips. The way he view life, and the way he thought was amazing. The way he loved and lived is something we all want."I can already tell he isn't the kind of guy a girl gets a simple crush on. He's the kind of guy you fall hard for, and the thought of that terrifies me."Six and Breckin are people who without them in this story it would have been the same. They were awesome. Simple as that.Karen is someone who I could take a walk with. And talk about how wonderful she is. She truly is and I appreciate her.The RomanceThe romance started out intense, and I kept looking for the downfall. What did happen I didn't expect and all I can say is that it was the perfect romance for this perfect book. Mostly I loved who effortlessly their romance was, and easy-flowing it was."Its real, Six. You cant get mad at a real ending. Some of them are ugly. Its the fake happily ever afters that should piss you off."The Things I LikedThe pinky holdingsThe "I live you"Six's texts and lettersHolder's ego-deflating textsHow long it took her to make her last decisionThe Things I HatedHow long it took her to make her last decisionAdditional NotesI bookmarked so many pages it was almost highlighted everywhere. I want to post so many quotes, but that would be unfair to you, as a reader.Blogger and Reviewers, you all were good! Holding out all of your spoilers, man first time that ever happens. Thank you.I'm so glad this was the first book I read this year.P.S. Beautiful CoverColleen, you did it again. Third book you made me fall in love.

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I didn't know what I was getting into with this book but I was drawn to it. This story is awesome how it unfolds. I will be reading more from this author!!!

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This wasn't what I was expecting in so many ways. I liked the story line a lot, it was completely different and it presented a new kind of way to see the world and love and live in general. It had everything any Colleen Hoover book must have, but I don't know, I didn't love it like I thought I would or like I loved Slammed or Hopeless. Let me explain.The story:Maybe Someday is the story of Sydney and Ridge, how they met, how they fell in love and how they were so right for each other, even when their timing wasn't. When they first met (officially) Sydney was having the worst day, needing to find some place to live, since she was now homeless thanks to her pig ex boyfriend and roommate so Ridge kindly offers her his house. Since the first day they both saw the other one, there has been some kind of connection. Music brought them together but music would also be the cause of their torment.Like I said, this book had something different. Every book by Colleen Hoover will and I love that about her. She always writes about tough situations in a beautiful way. Her writing is just perfect. That's why I was kind of sad whn I finished the book. Even though it included this big twist in the development of the characters, I felt like the book was lacking something. I'm still not sure what it was exactly, but I didn't find that point in the story or the characters that made me say "wow, I'm in love". With Slammed and Hopeless (I'm talking about them as series), it was instantly. I fell in love with Will and Holder the second they appeared, and not just them.. but how the stoy itself grew.The story was perfectly written. The way she described Ridge's and Sydney's situation, again.. it's so subtle, so COHO. It makes you think of certain things one would take for granted. And some scenes like their first kiss... it was just beautiful. That was one of my favorite parts of the book. Because the whole thing was just so incredibly beautiful. Oh and I just have to say something about the music. The whole experience was just amazing. I did love being able to listen to the songs along with the story. That was so new to me, but it made the whole reading experience an awesome one.But it wasn't enough for me to love the book.The characters:Let's start with Sydney. She's a tough girl. She stood up for herself when she had to. She has a big heart, she's understanding, friendly, honest, and true to her heart. I liked her a lot. She's one of those characters that will do anything for the ones she loves, even if it means her heart will be broken. If doing whatever she has to do will make the other person happy, she'll do it. Which is good, but not always.Then we have Ridge. Ridge was... how do I say it... He was something special. He is nice, he loves in a beautiful way. He teaches you see and feel the world in a new way. He's always trying to do what's right, and that's why he's kind of stuck, even though he doesn't realize it. That is until Sydney shows up. Sometimes, I thought he was just too into his confort zone and he was just afraid to leave it and even though he never wanted to hurt anyone he loved... he ended up doing just that. He just couldn't make up his mind and when he did... it was all for the wrong reasons.I really, really wanted to love it and go crazy about it like I was with Slammed and Hopeless, because thouse books, to me... they were and still are two of my favorites. This won't change my mind on how I feel towards Colleen Hoover's books, I'll read every single one of them :) <3 because she is an amazing author.

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I don't know why I am surprised, but this book blew me away. I should have expected no less as this IS a Colleen Hoover book. I am not sure if this woman can write a bad story! I have to say, the reading experience with Maybe Someday is like no other. Being able to click on a link and hear the song being referenced in the story at the very moment the characters are writing or singing it, is worth five stars alone! Add in the fact that the characters were all ones that were easy to like and the storyline was one that I feel like everyone can relate to in one way or another and you have a truly great read!Ridge was a character that was easy to fall for, even if I didn't like him at times. Sydney comes into his life and rocks his world on its axis. Everything he thought he knew is tested with her in his life. The one question I was asking myself from the beginning was how could these two possibly keeps things from going too far when their connection was so strong?! But Ridge's love for Maggie, his girlfriend, is strong. And despite his growing feelings for another woman, nothing can break the bond he has with Maggie. So, where does that leave Sydney?I don't want to say anymore than that as I don't want to ruin the story for anyone. This is a book that you must read to experience the intensity of Ridge, Maggie and Sydney's journey. It is tough at times and there are moments that will hurt, but in the end it is all worth it!

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To say REAL by Katy Evans is one of my favorite books ever would be an understatement. After reading so many books, and changing book boyfriend a couple of times a week (Don’t judge, eh! LOL!!), I officially declare that I have found my book husband! Yes! Remington Riptide Tate is the total package. OMG!!! My heart was beating for him when I read this book. Every single emotion that Brooke was going through, I felt it! Never, everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr did a main character steal my heart the way Remy did! While reading this book I feel in love not once, but twice! Brooke stole my heart too! She is one of the most well developed characters that I have ever read and I loved her through the whole book. Sometimes the heroines get on my nerves, but Brooke kept me cheering for her until the very last page. She is strong, beautiful inside and out and she fights for what she wants. This book should seriously come with a warning. It’s should say something like this … ‘’This story may cause your clothes to melt and your ovaries to do the conga over and over again’’ LOL! ;)Remy and Brooke meet at one of Remy’s underground fights. The moment he lays his eyes on her she is LOST! An avalanche of emotions attack her and she is trying to deny this instant attraction she feels towards Remy, but she honestly can't. She wants ALL of him! Holy SEXUAL TENSION!!!! These two have a panty melting chemistry. Sweet Jesus! *Fan Self* When Remy runs after Brooke after his fight, he makes her forget about everything and marks her heart and soul. Brooke ends up leaving on tour with Remy and his team. She accepts his job offer right away since she’s been looking around for a way to launch her new career as a sport rehab specialist. From the moment they go on tour, Remy tries to push Brooke away because of his dark secret, but Brooke stands by her man once she finds out what his dark secret is.The music is very present in this story and I loved that! When one of the songs mentioned in the book plays on the radio, I just get transported back to this book. Remy is a man of few words, but when he speaks his words are real and powerful! If the word SEXY BEAST would be in the dictionary, you would find a picture of REMINGTON TATE. Not only is he a sexy beast, but he’s a caring human being who got hurt in the most horrible way. His love for Brooke is just AMAZING!!!The other characters of the books all hold a special place in my heart and some of them hold a place in the DESPICABLE pile. I’m sure once you read the book you can figure out who goes in that pile. My favorite would be Brooke’s best friend, Melanie. She is extremely funny and I love her to pieces! Would love to have her as one of my best friends :)Katy Evans did a PHENOMENAL job on her debut novel. Her writing style was perfect to me. She is on my auto-buy list and I can’t wait to read MINE, REMY, RAW and RIPPED. If you did not read REAL, go one-click … You won’t be disappointed! A sexy underground circuit fighter, a Kick A** heroine, a sexual tension that will have your panties melting and a beautiful love story.I give REAL by Katy Evan 5 intense, consuming, sexy and thrilling stars ! I can’t get enough of the world Katy Evans created. I want to get lost in it over an over again! I always tell people that you have to feel a book, not just read it. I felt everything with REAL. It was a sublime read and I can’t wait for more of it!

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I was really looking forward to reading this book after all the phenomenal reviews I read for it. Unfortunately, it didn't meet that for me. The story became repetitive. Brooke's feelings about every situation were described, in detail, and sometimes to the point of boredom.The story was good, and somewhat different. With the exception of the licking (WTH?!?), the love scenes were hot. I get that the "it" formatting style is to tell the reader that He.Is.So.Hot., however the use of that for emphasis was overdone here.All in all, didn't live up to the hype. Not sure ill read the next one.

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I love alpha males and Riptide is definitely that! The love scene was scorching hot! Can't wait till the next book is released!!!

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I deal with Bi-Polar disorder everyday. This story was like a punch in the stomach to me. I know first hand BP is an emotional roller coaster. I loved everything about this story. Remy is incredibly hot but on the otherside of that coin - he reminds me of my son. Unfortunately he hasn't found a Brooke. It seriously takes a rare person to live their life in fast forward or pause. The emotions are so unbelievably intense when you are manic. You feel invincible AND....you are totally amoral. You will do just about anything... including random sex and drugs/alcohol in excess. That is my concern when I read some of these reviews. Yes, I loved Remy but you really REALLY don't know what it is like to love a BP person. I am not saying this is not a great story and I did not absolutely love it and I want more of the Remy/Brooke story.... I am just saying it's fiction...very good fiction...but still fiction.

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This book had me from the beginning. The love was palpable between these two, and the title was perfect for the storyline.

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Remy is super hot! Great story the relationship between Remy and Brooke is amazing! What great look into the life of the mentally ill!

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I have to start out by saying that this book was AWESOME!! I honestly do not understand how anyone could rate this book any less than 5 stars. Real had more than everything that I love in a book and I am EAGERLY awaiting the next book! You rocked it Katy Evans <3 Remy <3

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Real by Katy Evans is a enigma! Since I've been reading independent authors, I don't think I've ever witnessed a book and its characters connect with so many readers in such a short period of time. I bonded with her characters so much that I re-read the book quite a few times. Katy Evans and Remington "Riptide" Tate have converted a mass of people into group of hardcore fans, myself included. The reason, you ask? Katy Evan's successfully gratifies to your every little guilty pleasure. Hot alpha/bad boy fighter? Check. Having your hands massaging hot bad boy down with lotion after every testosterone fueled fight? Check. Wanton lust for bad boy who picks songs out for you in on his iPod that represent his feelings for you? Check. Having hot bad boy cage fighter pick you out of a frenzied crowd because your friend yells something wildly inappropriate at him and catching his attention by mistake? Okay, maybe not the last one.Brooke Dumas is a woman dealing with the aftermath of having her life-long dream shattered. A former athlete, she is very familiar with the athletic body and what it takes to keep it running in top form. Using this knowledge, she gathers up the remains of her life and turns to sports rehabilitation. If she can't compete, then she can help others with their dreams. Brooke is a may be broken, she isn't letting it stop her from living her life. But she's so singularly focused and doesn't have much of a personal life. When she lays eyes on Remy, she can't take her eyes off him. He's the embodiment of everything she extols in the human form-strength, endurance, and 100% superb masculinity! You want Brooke to win Remy over, especially as she believes he isn't her type. You want to know that the deep down primal connection between them will win out.Remington Tate is the epitome of a raw male sexuality. He's confident, powerful, and completely misunderstood. Remy has deep, dark secrets and doesn't open himself up to just anyone. Remy's primary mode of communication is fighting because it gives him the outlet he needs to battle his demons. Watching Remy's character unfold is like finally getting to know the guy you've lusted after. You want to know how he thinks, why he is the way he is, and why you can't control your undeniable attraction to him.The technical aspects of Real are very fascinating. Katy does her research when describing the anatomy of the body, down to the chemical aspects of Brooke's physical reactions to Remy. During Remy's fights, you feel like you're in the action. Katy's descriptions are so fluid and precise, you almost flinch at the punches!Brooke's little sister Nora's story broke my heart. Under the impression Nora has her carefree life under control, Brooke is thrown off guard when she encounters Nora after a long separation. She goes into fierce big sister mode as she tries to help her sister out of a dangerous situation. Sacrifices are made that makes me love these characters even more.The secondary characters in Real are inviting. Brooke's feisty friend Melanie is that best friend who always gets you in trouble, but you know you'll have a great time anyway. I wanted a little more interaction with Brooke's friends Pandora and Kyle. I think there may be some unrequited feelings from Kyle towards Brooke. I'm interested to know if that might be addressed in another book. Riley and Pete are the most loyal friends a guy like Remy can have. They're keeping many of Remy's secrets while managing his career. You'll watch them put up with a lot for Remy. And the obligatory "bad guy" Scorpion is just that-a predatory and scary fighter who scares the bejesus out of you.The sex scenes in Real seriously made me hot! I love the sexual tension Katy's builds throughout the book. It's not instant gratification. It's a slow build, making you crave the payoff. And when the payoff comes, it's off the charts erotic! The primal connection between Brooke and Remy when they come together is almost explosive. This is the point of the book where you are insanely jealous of Brooke and wish you were her.Katy Evans's Real reminds you of the overwhelming attraction you may have had for a first love, or your spouse, or maybe that guy/girl who was just out of reach. The excitement of what might be and the challenge of a new life just beginning. The rush of a sport that is brutal in nature and the aftermath of the fight. The bloom of love and the struggle to keep it alive. Katy made me feel all these things and that is why I love her writing. I give Real by Katy Evans 5 out of 5 stars!Written by Dee McGee - Booze, Bookz, and Bad Boyz

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When I read the blurb on this book I was already intrigued. There are not many erotic romance stories about boxers. I was not disappointed in anyway. The storyline was different, the characters were refreshing, the story emotional. I recommend this book to everyone that adores a good, hot love story with plenty of ups and downs along the way. Get your copy of "Real" and fall in love with Remy and Brooke!

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Kim and I have decided to write this as a combined review since we pretty much carry the same exact thoughts. MINE had us PMing at midnight the other night in excitement. We frantically discussed the moments where we sighed, screamed, along with the ones that caused our mouths to fall open. We'll admit now to wanting to smack a few people and shake sense into others.Remy, hands down, earned five HUGE RIPTIDE STARS from both of us!!"It doesn't hurt. You. Crying in my f****** arms. Because I f****** hurt you. That hurts. You...not touching me. Not looking at me like you do, with those sweet little happy eyes. Hurts. I'm hurting like a motherf***** and not one piece of me hurts on the outside like it does where you make it hurt."I know for myself I was hooked from the opening page, and around the 10-15% mark, I started to curse Katy. I just knew she was going to wreck me. And damn, she seriously didn't waste any time. My heart sat heavy in my stomach. Between Remy's oppressive issues of mental illness and Brooke's bad decisions from REAL, we pick up right where they left off dealing with the impact and toll it has taken on one of our favorite couples, along with the rest of the crew. All I could think, was oh no, Katy, please don't go there. Well, Katy went there. She had my pulse pumping, my breath catching, and tears starting to form behind the eyes. My heart was breaking for both Brooke and Remy, especially for Rem. Then again around the 80-85% point, Katy managed to not just wreck me, she freaking shattered me. Big fat baby tears kind of shattered. I HAD to vent and share my feelings with someone. I told Kim to move it up her reading list now! I needed to discuss all that was going on and my girl started it and finished it by midnight.Oh, Remy, sigh, you seriously rocked our worlds once again. This time around there was so much more crippled darkness exuding from our hero, so much so, we were left in complete tatters on a quite a few occasions. Prepare yourselves people, Remy is without a doubt a hell of a lot more raw, and totally laid bare for the world to see. Katy hung all of Remy's demons out there, she poured her heart and soul into this character and never once pulled back. In MINE you'll find he is even more driven and determined, if that is possible, only this time around his focus is set on Brooke along with winning the underground championship. Remington will rip at your heart; your emotions will feel as though they are being pulled by strings. He is hotter than ever, a hell of a lot more possessive, and if you thought he was sexy in REAL then you haven't seen anything yet; he is OFF THE CHARTS DELICIOUS AND UNDENIABLY HOT in MINE. Holy freaking hell, this man will set your body and mind on fire."We're the object of each other's hurt and each other's solace."Brooke has made a commitment to follow Remy and be with him, but we'll soon find out she has some MAJOR issues with insecurity and jealousy. Nevertheless, Brooke is one of the few people that truly "gets" Remy and accepts all that he is. Brooke said it best when she said, "loving him is the most exhilarating roller coaster I've ever ridden in my life." Although, she is dealing with her own irrational issues and doing her best to hold everything together, Brooke is his staunch advocate. Whether Remy is "blue" or "black," she pulls her crap together to stand tall and strong along side him (well most times, anyways). This is the point where we stop and tell you it wasn't all sunshine and roses, there were times that she got on our nerves a bit, but overall we both agree that she's the perfect compliment to Remy.MINE is told from Brooke's point of view and in this case, she's probably the most reliable narrator. Remy's not always a good historian, especially when he's in the "Black." And although, we would have liked to get inside his head in this one, we felt that he was vocal enough through his actions, words, and reactions. His emotions, even when he isn't actually saying anything are primal, gritty, and present loud and clear. Remy's character screams dominating yet vulnerable alpha male who would move heaven and earth for his soul mate. And in our opinion, some of the tension and mystery came from not knowing exactly what was going on in his mind."You, are going to love me until I die. I'm going to make you love me even if it hurts, and when it hurts, I'm going to make it better, Brooke. You're going to f***** love me if it kills us."Remy and Brooke's absolute need for each other is all consuming and insanely intense. They're all about saving one another. Each of them has their own demons to fight and the other holds the key to redemption. The chemistry between them is the epitome of penetrating and extreme, they literally can barely breathe without the other(hell their love and need left both of us breathless). Both hero and heroine are possessive and have marked the other on a deep level, a level most never have the chance of actually experiencing. This level of dependency rocks their foundation, combine this with negative outside influences and you have a recipe for complications. This in turn tests everything that defines them. Remy and Brooke are faced with layer upon layer of obstacles to overcome. Together can they find the inner strength to master these tests and grow as a couple?"You're blinded because you're mine." "No, I see you because I'm yours."Remy is one of our favorite book boyfriends for many reason, but mainly because of his intensity, his fierce protectiveness and need, and his loving spirit. He is strong yet vulnerable at the same time. Remy struggles every day with his brokenness, however with every word across the page, his character shows progression to becoming whole. The change within him just sucks you right in and holds you captivated until the very last page.This book has it all. It is raw, real, powerful, suspenseful, passionate, and literally gut punching. There were action-packed fight scenes, steamy sex scenes, tension, and strong emotions. It showed how two broken people could form a tight bond that could withstand almost anything.Katy's writing once again is phenomenal as well as powerful, it's written from deep within, and she manages to do the impossible which is to make us love Remy and Brooke not just all over again, but even more. We cannot wait to get Remy's point of view in REMY due out November 26th.Thank you to Gallery Publishing, NetGalley and Katy Evans for the opportunity to read and review an ARC copy of Mine in exchange for my honest opinion. Quotes are from ARC and are subject to change.

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This book was perfect. I LOVE REMY AND BROOKE!! Remy is a super-hot, extreme, alpha male and he takes what is his. He could also be described as a lion. Brooke is loving, caring and somewhat insecure and she only has eyes for Remy. Together they have so many ups and downs throughout this book, but I would not want to change a word of it. Their relationship is rough and volatile, yet loving and loyal. This book was also extra hot and steamy I didn't want to put it down. I absolutely cannot wait for the other books in this series.

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Katy Evans' well developed characters blew me away and had me loving them from the very beginning. The way she informed the readers of the seriousness of bi-polar disease was amazing and very eye-opening. The support Remy and Brooke gave each other was touching. I can't wait to see this story in Remy's eyes.

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“The heart is a hollow muscle, and it will beat billions of times during our lives…All I know is that I feel this love in every molecule in my body, every breath I take, all the infinity in my soul. I learned that you can’t run if you tear a ligament, but your heart can be broken into a million pieces, and you can still love with your whole being. I’ve been broken and put together again…but now I dream solely of a blue-eyed fighter who one day changed my life, when he put his lips on mine…”Katy Evans, thank you! Thank you for gifting us with REMY! Let me tell you that there is nothing hotter then a man with tapped knuckles, a silk boxing robe, and one hell of a fight face! I mean REALLY! Alpha male to the extreme and Brooke knows that the good out weighs the bad with it comes to Remy.“My every cell knows this is my mate and prepares me for him. Just him.”Brooke is back on the payroll to better Remy’s mind, body, and soul. In the best shape of his life Remy is working to claim what he lost in Real. The top spot was taken from him and not for lack of power but for something more…love.“Baby, the way you need me can only barely cover half of the way I need you.”Scorpion is also back. Insert boos and hisses! Right! Evil in its pure form! There is no end to his wick games in and out of the ring. Remy’s secret weapon come in one size…Brooke. With her, Remy is ready for the fight of his life in more ways them one.“Remy, take care of her! She plays a tough little cookie, but her melted chocolate center is for you, you know!”In MINE Brooke learns that her deeply completed man is all she needs. His love for her is true and all encompassing.“Nobody ever taught him how to love. He does it instinctively.”Both Remy and Brooke are two halves that complete and competent each other. Love in its pure raw from, beautiful and real.“Every second that you and I breathe, you belong to me.”MINE is a follow up that gives you what you are looking for…more! More Remy, more love, more fighting, and most importantly more music. The use of music in this series is incredible! Remy’s wingman, his iPod, creates remarkable moments that only music can produce. Book three, REMY, will be the third round KO for this unbelievable raw yet touching series. I am so looking forward to living it all over again through the eyes of the people’s champion…REMY!“When everything’s made to be broken I just want you to know who I am” GooGoo Dolls Iris

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I read this book in one day. It sucks you in right from the start and you can't put it down. Abbi has a great way of doing that with all her books. I really loved the Too Far series and was happy to hear some of the characters were getting their own books. This one did not disappoint. There was a lot of sexual chemistry between these two characters but I'm not totally convinced that there is true love there. I think Woods is more of a protector to her. I was glad Grant made an appearance in this book and really can't wait for him to get his own book and find a nice girl (that's not Nan!!!). Can't wait to continue with this story in the next book. Would I recommend this book...HELL YEAH I would!!! Read it people!!!

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Abbi Glines took this Rosemary Beach world she created in Fallen Too Far and Never Too Far and completely elevated it with Woods and Della's story. The feel and tone of the book was the same, but, the characters and storyline were outstanding.First off, I loved the characters' voices. I felt like I was able to relate to them and understood their thoughts and decisions. Della has a very sheltered background but not once did I ever view her as nave or helpless. I admired her, which in turn had me rooting for her the entire book. Della has a past - a very sad past - and it still haunts her, but at least she's not running from it. What I found to be interesting about her is that she knows she has to live life and she does. She doesn't let her past control her and she never once acts like a victim. I found her to be extremely strong, which given her situation I wouldn't expect her to be, but was so glad she was!And Woods. I felt for him and his circumstances so I understood why he made some bad decisions. I also loved being in his head. He was just...perfection to me. All his life he was on the path his father had put him on, but he knew how miserable it would make him. Until he met Della serendipitously, he had just accepted his life and how it would turn out. But once Della reappeared in his life, she made him question everything.Woods tried to stay away from Della and follow his father's plan. I give him an A+ for effort and I think that is what I sort of loved about him. He followed through on his promises and he really wasn't a total ass, except when he needed to be. But, he also couldn't ignore the feelings Della stirred in him either. Just another thing I loved about him - he followed his gut and his heart.So I sat down to read this book telling myself I'd give myself only an hour or two before I got some real life stuff accomplished. About four hours later I was done with the book - and real life stuff still didn't get done. This book was THAT good. I honestly don't know if it was that I really LOVED Woods or if I just loved the story as a whole. Maybe both? I have nothing negative to say about this one nor would I change anything. There is a sequel per se to this book, but it doesn't end on a cliffhanger. There is just more to the story. I cannot wait for the release of Simple Perfection in September!This is the third book in the Rosemary Beach series, although this book can be read without reading the first two books. However, I do recommend reading the first two books just to get acquainted with the characters and the tone of the series. I am usually weary of spin off books, but this one far exceed my expectations and I am so glad I finally read it.

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Synopsis:Drew is your typical top-of-the-food-chain playboy with a no nonsense, tell it like it is attitude. He is the best at everything and is used to getting everything he wants. Women are nothing more than a release to him and love doesn't even factor into his thoughts. Until he sees her. She is the most beautiful thing he has ever seen and the most intriguing. She doesn't fall at his feet begging to go home with him, she walks away. Little does he know, she is just starting a new job at his firm. Things are about to get interesting.Review:I decided to read this book based upon the rave reviews it was getting. The fact that it is written from a man's perspective is great. And the fact that he isn't an angsty romantic, but a total guy in all of his glory is even better. I laughed my ass off reading this book. The fact that so many of my friends are male and I happen to know that they think exactly like Drew, made it even funnier. In fact, I think I have actually heard a few of these lines before in real life.The characters in this book are funny and play their parts well. I loved Drew. Not because of his looks or status or anything ridiculous like that, but because he was real and didn't apologize for it. Men just aren't men like they used to be, and it's nice to read a character like this, even if he does have his slappable moments. Kate is one tough cookie and I loved that. She wasn't a lay down and take it type of girl. She is strong and independent and fights to get hers. I loved that she wasn't portrayed as weak even once in this book. The supporting cast is great as well.The relationship between Drew and Kate develops nicely. There is a definite attraction, but it isn't love at first sight. They have a love/hate thing going on and its pretty hilarious. I also have to mention that this book has some pretty hot sex scenes. One in particular was one of the sexiest I've read.I really wanted this to be a 5-star book, but I wouldn't feel right rating it above a 4. Don't get me wrong, it is great, but there was a piece missing. I can't really put my finger on it. With all that said, this was a pretty great debut for Emma Chase. I will definitely be following her future work. READ IT!

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Synopsis:Drew is your typical top-of-the-food-chain playboy with a no nonsense, tell it like it is attitude. He is the best at everything and is used to getting everything he wants. Women are nothing more than a release to him and love doesn't even factor into his thoughts. Until he sees her. She is the most beautiful thing he has ever seen and the most intriguing. She doesn't fall at his feet begging to go home with him, she walks away. Little does he know, she is just starting a new job at his firm. Things are about to get interesting.Review:I decided to read this book based upon the rave reviews it was getting. The fact that it is written from a man's perspective is great. And the fact that he isn't an angsty romantic, but a total guy in all of his glory is even better. I laughed my ass off reading this book. The fact that so many of my friends are male and I happen to know that they think exactly like Drew, made it even funnier. In fact, I think I have actually heard a few of these lines before in real life.The characters in this book are funny and play their parts well. I loved Drew. Not because of his looks or status or anything ridiculous like that, but because he was real and didn't apologize for it. Men just aren't men like they used to be, and it's nice to read a character like this, even if he does have his slappable moments. Kate is one tough cookie and I loved that. She wasn't a lay down and take it type of girl. She is strong and independent and fights to get hers. I loved that she wasn't portrayed as weak even once in this book. The supporting cast is great as well.The relationship between Drew and Kate develops nicely. There is a definite attraction, but it isn't love at first sight. They have a love/hate thing going on and its pretty hilarious. I also have to mention that this book has some pretty hot sex scenes. One in particular was one of the sexiest I've read.I really wanted this to be a 5-star book, but I wouldn't feel right rating it above a 4. Don't get me wrong, it is great, but there was a piece missing. I can't really put my finger on it. With all that said, this was a pretty great debut for Emma Chase. I will definitely be following her future work. READ IT!

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This is a great book. I loved every minute of it. I could not put it down. I love the main character Drew. The book is written from his point of view and I was laughing so hard at some parts that my husband thought I was crazy. I love his neice also, especially with the calculator part. Her scenes in the book was too funny. I recommend this book to everyone. I hope to read more from you.

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Told from a man 's view. Was not what I was expecting but I stayed with it and did enjoy the Humor hat was put into it. Most of these types of books don't have great Humor. it was a good change of pace and I' m not waiting for the 2nd book to arrive any-day! Thank you Emma!

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A friend recommended this book to me. It was worth the purchase. A fun story that is told from the guys point of view. The sense of humor in the book is great, lots of laugh out loud moments. One of the funniest books I have read in long time.

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This was such a sexy, funny and cute story!!! I was worried it was going to be a cliff hanger since it shows it a series but it had a great ending! I even found myself reading part of the story to my husband as Drew has some great lines, points and perspective! Can't wait to read another book from this author :)

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This is going to be a short review because I can sum up Tangled in one sentence.::Start Review::Tangled Freakin' ROCKS, read it right now!::End Review::No, seriously that's all that needs to be said. Tangled is hilarious and memorable. Almost a year after reading it I'd still rank it as one of my top 15 books. And my number one most funny book... ever.I could not put this book down when I was reading it. It was one of the first books that had me up all night reading because I just.couldn't.stop. I remember even waking Matt up at one point because I was shaking the bed so hard from my laughter.Tangled is written in Drew's point of view. Yes, that's right male point of view and it's one hell of a point of view. Drew's inner thoughts are hilarious, his insight into the male brain was not only spot on, but hilarious as well. Drew is one of my all time top book boyfriends.Kate won't be on the book bestie list, but for a heroine she isn't bad. The interactions and 'arguments' between her and Drew were hilarious. I loved that she did some of the things she did to him. Kate was right there playing the game alone with Drew and all of us as readers. It made her enduring.Whenever someone ask me for recommendations and asks for something funny Tangled is my go to pick. I want to make each and every single person read this book. If you want something light and funny this is definitely the book to read. In fact I'm disgusted you're still reading this review rather than one-clicking Tangled.Do yourself a favor and add this one to your kindle today.

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Tangled is completely unique, delightful romp. It is told from Drew's point of view, but he also shares hilariously unfiltered dialogues with the readers. So it is like you are listening to Drew tell you his story with his little snarky comments and observations thrown in. He foreshadows events for us and makes us pay attention to important details. I just loved Drew from the first page. We meet him as a disheveled big mess, acting uncharacteristically, and suffering from the "flu"(denial speak for a broken heart). Then he begins to tell us the story about him and Kate."It finally happened.""What happened?""What you've been wishing on me all these years...""I fell in love."Drew is normally a cocky, handsome, in control Golden Boy in business and with the ladies. Women fall at his feet, he takes what he wants and does not get involved or do repeats. But from the minute he sees Kate, she is different. She turns his head, turns him on, and turns him down. She makes an impression on him, but soon they meet again...at his office where she is now currently employed. Kate is no pushover. She is tough in business, smart, funny, sassy, and unavailable.(Quote)And she works here. In my office, where I have sworn to never...ever...screw around...and two thoughts enter my head simultaneously. The first is: God hates me. The second is: I have been a naughty, naughty boy for most of my life, and this is my payback. And you know what they say about payback, right? Yep, she's one hairy b***h.(Quote)She's different. She's like a Rubik's Cube. So frustrating at times that you want to toss it out the goddamn window. But you don't. You can't. You're compelled to keep playing with it til you figure it out.All of their interactions seem to be battles. Battles for attention, for attraction, for work projects, for love and for forgiveness. There is a very thin line between love and hate and they constantly ride that line. They are both stubborn, strong willed, but also have fear and insecurities. Together they are literally combustible personally, professionally, and sexually. Their reactions to one another are always extreme. Their fights are rude, hilarious, and quite devilish. They get under each other's skin and do not hold back.(Quote)Do you think she enjoys the verbal foreplay as much as I do? She's got to, She's so good at it.And arguing just makes them hot and bothered. The flip flop back and forth between enemies, friends, and lovers. But when they get it together and are on the same page, they are hot, sexy, sweet, and perfectly suited to one another. I loved seeing the more vulnerable Drew as he finally understands what it is like to find the "one" that makes him want to have a real relationship. But they are so volatile that they are bound to have issues and Drew finds himself in the biggest battle of his life to win her heart...and he is not afraid to play dirty and bring out the big guns. And Kate really makes him work for it. And the things he comes up with are priceless."But you're not, Kate. You're not like anyone I've ever know. I want to be with you...really be with you. Only you. And I know I sound like a freaking Hallmark card, but it's true. I've never wanted all the things I want to have when I'm with you."The main characters were well developed and you could not help but like them even if they were acting up or making you crazy. The supporting characters were equally entertaining and added a great background dynamic. The whole book is not funny, there are some sad, heartbreaking and emotional moments, But the frantic flow and intermittent witty comments keep you engaged throughout.This book was hilarious, entertaining, romantic, heartbreaking, and completely enjoyable. Drew had me laughing out loud! I devoured it in one sitting and could not put it down. I love Emma Chase's writing style and Drew's private conversations with us. I am definitely looking forward to more from this author.Thanks to Emma Chase for providing me with a review copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I had heard about Tangled a while back when it was self published. It seemed that many bloggers were enjoying Drew's story tremendously. Then, my good bloggy friend, Nereyda, from Mostly YA Book Obsessed, highly recommended it, and I added it to the top of my TBR. When I was offered the book for review, I quickly snatched it up, and crossed my fingers that it would live up to all of the hype, and believe me, it did! At the end of the book, we even get a short little excerpt leading in to the next installment, Twisted, which will be told from the female character's point of view, Kate.If you have been in a reading funk or are looking for something to lift your spirits, look no further. Tangled is such a fun, humorous, sexy, and romantic story! I found myself chuckling and full out laughing throughout this story. It was highly entertaining, as it was told through Drew's view point; a sexy, intelligent, ambitious, and cocky womanizer, who always gets what he wants, when he wants it! Drew was such a colorful, witty, and fun character that completely had me engaged, as he told his candid story of falling in love for the very first time. I loved reading from the male point of view. This story felt authentic, and it would be perfect for the big screen!At the beginning of the story, we get a devastated Drew, who is heart broken, (though he claims he's just sick with the flu) because things did not work out with Kate, (the woman he fell in love with.) He then flashes back to the first time he met Kate, and tells us the story of how he fell in love, and ended up in his present state. Along the way, we are entertained by Drew's factoids on the way the male brain works, the life he led before he met Kate, and how everything changed for him when she entered his life. Kate was a fabulous character. She was strong, independent, witty, intelligent, and ambitious. When Drew and Kate were in the same scenes, fireworks always erupted. Whether it was from sexual tension, these two competing against one another through work sabotage, or hot love scenes, the excitement never ended! It was fun watching the verbal foreplay between Drew and Kate. These two loved to argue, but their banter was always witty, fun, passionate, and humorous.I enjoyed getting to know the side characters as well. Alexandra, also know as, "The Bitch," was Drew's sister, and I loved how all the guys were intimidated by her. She was such a strong woman, and I had the utmost respect for her character. Her husband, Steven, was a good friend, husband, and father, but it was obvious who ruled their marriage. McKenzie, Drew's niece, was a sweet, cute, and inquisitive, 4 year old little dynamo. She was the apple of Drew's eye, and had me smiling, and laughing whenever she made an appearance. She had a tendency to repeat everything verbatim, which got Drew into hot water with his sister, quite a few times in the story. Matthew, Drew's and Steven's other good friend, was a womanizer as well. In fact, Drew and Matthew were partner's in crime when they went out together on Saturday nights to pick up women at various clubs and bars. Matthew ends up meeting Kate's best friend, Dolores, (Dee Dee) who give's Alexandra a run for her money in the strong woman department. I loved watching Dee Dee put Drew in his place, as she tried to protect Kate from getting hurt. She was a loyal friend, and fun character. We are going to get Dee Dee and Matthew's story in an upcoming installment, Tamed, and I can't wait!!!!My Rating:If you haven't already guessed, I LOVED Tangled, by Emma Chase, and highly recommend it!!!! The entertainment, flair, and humor in the story reminded me a lot of Wallbanger, by Alice Clayton. If you enjoyed Wallbanger, I guarantee that Tangled will be a much loved read for you as well. If you are looking for an instant hit to add to your reading shelf, add Tangled! You won't be disappointed. I give Tangled, by Emma Chase, 5 Spectacular, Swoony, Fun, Laugh-Out-Loud Stars!My Favorite Quote:"Women fall in love quicker than men. Easier and more often. But when guys fall? We go down harder. And when things go bad? When it's not us who ends it? We don't get to walk away. We crawl." (Paperback, Pg. 150)~Drew*To Read More Book Reviews, Visit A Bookish Escape

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I was all over the place in anticipation for this book. I mean I searched for teasers practically every day and counted down the days for this release, but I'm sorry to admit that I was a bit disappointed by this book. It was definitely interesting and had plenty of good drama, but I found it lacking in some areas that I thought was unfortunate.My first issue is the typos. They were everywhere! Now for me, I can skim across grammar mistakes and weird paragraphing fairly easily, but in this book there were random words mashed together all over the place. It got to the point where it was just annoying and distracting. This didn't ruin the book for me, of course, but I just thought I should make note of it.Second issue is the lack of romance. This book was packed with emotions. I mean I was laughing, on the edge of my seat, halfway crying, and aww-ing all over the place, but I didn't really feel as much of the love in this book as I did in Fallen Too Far. Rush was constantly a mess. I swear that in this entire book, he never got a break. He was either angry, depressed, worried about screwing up with Blaire, busy already screwing up with Blaine, or trying to make amends for screwing up with Blaire. All the anxiety I got from him got to be a bit much. Even the sex, while hot, was always intense and rushed. I just wanted Blaire and Rush to chill out for a second and have a sweet moment together.Blaire said that Rush finally took her out on a couple dates. Why couldn't I read about that actually happening? I wanted a moment like that where she and Rush are talking about regular, sweet things and having a good time together. Shoot, I would have given up on one of those intense sex scenes to hear the details of one of their sweet dates. I guess I'm trying to say that with all the chaos between the couple, I would have like a romantic respite.My third and final issue is the ending. It's actually a good ending because everything comes out into the open and the air is cleared, but I really would have liked an epilogue. I would have liked to have known if their futures turned out as well as they told each other their futures would.Okay so moving on from the big negative stuff. I liked this book. I truly did. I could not stop reading it. It's intense and sexy and dramatic and, in some parts, cute. Rush, as stressed out as he was most of the time, was very understanding. He was intuitive with Blaire, which was refreshing. He knew what was right and wrong between them. Doing the right was just difficult sometimes. I continued to like Blaire in this book too. I only wish that she had comforted Rush a little. He was desperate to take care of her, but she did not take care of him as much when he probably needed.Overall, there is no way I could have NOT read this book. If nothing else, it gave me the resolution I needed. I admit that Fallen Too Far set up some high expectations-maybe too high-for this book, but I certainly don't regret buying it. In my opinion Never Too Far is not as good as Fallen Too Far, but that does not make Never Too Far bad. This book focused on the old stuff that had been pushed away in the previous book, and it was entertaining. I still love Blaire and Rush.

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I haven't finish this one yet but I figured any feedback is good. There is only room for improvement. I don't know what happened or why but I'm 3% in and I realized that so far she has been writing the story as if it was in the past. Constantly using past tense words. I like to read books and imagine myself in them and with her other books so far (I've read them ALL) she's never done this before. Also, if it is suppose to be construed that way, like the characters looking back at a memory, an author always indicates it with a symbol or a (*** months ago). I believe it is a mistake because the book reads as present tense but when they are thinking about what is presently occurring they are using past tense words to describe what their feeling. For example, the girls boyfriend embarrasses her and she thinks to her self "He NEEDED to stop doing that" instead of saying he needs to stop doing that." I am really hoping it stops soon cause its driving me nuts having to reword everything in my own head. But like 30 pages in and it's still happening? That scares me. This author is amazing. I hope this doesn't deter anyone; I just felt it was important to point out so that maybe they can hurry up and fix this before to many people read it.

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I really enjoyed this story! I thought the heroine was great and the hero was wonderful! I loved the way it ended. I will definitely be purchasing more books from this author!

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I wasn't sure if what was waiting insied this book is seductions or snack, but I know that I received the satisfaction of both after reading this book. What a great read, dead on Halarious, I can't read pass one page with out laughing my head off. This book is what you call a fun read, could not put it down. The story line was so well develope, the characters were unbeleivable, funny as heck. This book was funny, romantic, seductive, sweet and I just love how Tara Sivec capture my attention, I will definetly read more of her books when it's ready. Thank you Tara for bringing one good day to me with this book.

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This story is as enjoyable as shoving pencils into the eyes. Poorly written and just plain stupid characters. Another example of why urban fantasy is far superior to paranormal romance.

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There is a lot to like about Terms of Enlistment.The story is about a young man living in a slum on a dystopian future Earth who joins the military to escape his bleak circumstances. Written in first person, the book follows Andrew Grayson through boot camp and beyond.This is an excellent example of the military sci-fi genre. The writing is solid, the descriptions are good, the societal insights are interesting and the story held this reader's attention throughout.The characters tend to be on the predictable side. For example, what military tale would be complete without the tough-as-nails sergeant with the heart of gold? The book conforms to the usual tropes of this genre that harken back to Heinlein. It's dressed up for the present era--the military is co-ed, the language is laced with f-bombs and the violence is much more graphic and intense than the military science fiction of days of yore.I deducted one point for the ending. Instead of a real climax, the story ended with our hero basically hitching a ride home after a final battle which left too many questions unanswered. This awkward ending was compounded by the author intentionally and obviously leaving an opening for a next installment in Andrew Grayson's saga.All in all, if you enjoy this type of tale, and I do, Terms of Enlistment is well worth your while.

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BRAVO! Ms. Park not only has an amazing linguistic talent, but she also knows how to weave together an amazing plot line flawlessly. I have to admit that I had to speed through some of the sex scenes (there are a lot of them) because I am a total prude, but damn does she know how to write those scenes! I'm still blushing! Serendipity comes to mind when I think about the twists of fate that bring the two main characters together! I really don't think my review can do this book justice. Ms. Park has studied her craft and it shows. She knows how to develop dynamic and different characters, plant important plot points leading up to several twists, and show true character arc. This is not my genre of choice and she just blew me away. Thank you for putting the time into developing every aspect of this book. Slow and steady wins the race. xo

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BRAVO! Ms. Park not only has an amazing linguistic talent, but she also knows how to weave together an amazing plot line flawlessly. I have to admit that I had to speed through some of the sex scenes (there are a lot of them) because I am a total prude, but damn does she know how to write those scenes! I'm still blushing! Serendipity comes to mind when I think about the twists of fate that bring the two main characters together! I really don't think my review can do this book justice. Ms. Park has studied her craft and it shows. She knows how to develop dynamic and different characters, plant important plot points leading up to several twists, and show true character arc. This is not my genre of choice and she just blew me away. Thank you for putting the time into developing every aspect of this book. Slow and steady wins the race. xo

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Have you ever come across a book that is so powerful and so touching you know from the very beginning that it is going to pull you in and keep you there until the very end? It will keep a piece of you when you are finished with it? You will never forget the characters, their strengths, weaknesses, faults, triumphs, and fears? A story that is so real it makes you want to do something greater in your life? One with characters who steal a piece of your heart because their story was so touching? A book that consumed you from the very beginning to the very end and you know that you will never forget the words you read from page 1 until the acknowledgments?Left Drowning is by far hands down the greatest book I have read this year, maybe even ever! Blythe, Christopher (Chris), Sabin, Estelle, Eric, Zach, and James those characters will never be forgotten in my mind. I can clearly close my eyes and picture them and who they are inside. Jessica Park wrote such a beautiful and consuming storyline you can't help but fall in love with all of them. They aren't perfect characters, they all have their demons, their insecurities, their fears but that's what makes them real. They are all so very beautiful even in their imperfections in life. Their story may not be roses and sunshine but it's their story and to me it's beautiful because it's real.--They, and mostly Chris, are saving me. Or teaching me to save myself. He is my port in the storm, and that's why I feel comfortable with what I'm going to do. Chris is going to have to be strong, but I have hope that the story I'm about to tell him will help me, free me even. He is the one person with whom I will remember what I have forgotten. - Left DrowningBlythe and Chris are the main characters in this story. You will learn the all the ugly that happened in Blythe's life and all the beautiful that occurred too. For everything she went through and had to endure I was surprised at how well she survived. She is still missing something, someone and fate will step in and give her what she needs. But what happens when Blythe learns to truth about everything, is it something she can forgive and bounce back from? Or will the past and the truth leave her drowning in depression and loneliness?Chris has seen his fair share of the ugly in the world, growing up without a mother and having to basically take care of his 3 younger siblings, didn't leave him with much time to enjoy his childhood. Growing up he learned to survive the bitterness and the abuse that was placed upon him, but he is only surviving, he isn't living. He lives to take care of Sabin, Estelle, and Eric and will do anything for them to make sure that they have the best life they could have. A chance meeting with Blythe will forever change Chris and the connection between the two is something so strong it can't be explained. When Blythe lets her guard down towards Chris and shows him her demons will he stick by her side and start living or will it prove too much for him to handle and send him running in the opposite direction?"Why does it still hurt so much?" he asks. "Why can't we just move on and deal?"--There is no set pattern to grief, despite what every stupid psych text has told me. There is no time frame that dictates when and how you'll feel and what you feel. You get to deal with hell however, and whenever, it hits you. - Left DrowningAside from Blythe's and Chris' story and accepting and moving on from their pass you will meet the other Shepherd siblings. Estelle is the younger sister of Chris and is a beautiful and free spirited character. She is a believer, when everyone around her has given up any type of faith in God or fate or destiny she holds true to her faith. For me it was almost like her security blanket. Sometimes I felt like she didn't believe in herself so she wanted to hold onto what she did believe in whether everyone else around her thought she was crazy or not.After meeting Blythe you will meet Sabin next. He is a character, honest to a fault, crazy country boy who loves to have fun and loves women! Deep down is a kindhearted and deep soul. Sabin will do whatever he can to put a smile on your face and was such an easy character to fall in love with. Deep down though he is damaged with what he saw growing up and he never learned how to channel those feelings leaving them bottled up inside him until he snaps. Out of all the characters he was like a teddy bear for me, someone I would run to if I had a problem - almost like a big brother!You will also meet James, Blythe's little brother, who attends a different school than Blythe and they don't see much of each other. They have a very complicated and broken relationship due to their past. Guilt and blame is passed between the two and they have never been able to overcome their pasts and have a better relationship. Hopefully over time when secrets are revealed these two can find their way back to each other as brother and sister and be a family again.Eric the other shepherd is Estelle's twin and is such a sweet, shy, and quiet character. He doesn't say much but when he does everyone listens to what he has to say. He is strong and determined. You will be introduced to his boyfriend Zach and the love Zach has for Eric is contagious! They truly are a beautiful couple.The whole Shepherd clan is such a tight knit family! They all attend the same college so they can look after one another and make sure everyone is happy. After learning what they went through as a family growing up they showed me how strong siblings need to be and how you need to stick beside your brothers and sisters no matter what and help them through anything. This is what they do from the very beginning of the story until the very end. They cheer for each other, they suffer heartaches with each other, they love each other with every ounce of their beings and no matter what at the end of the day they only have each other so they don't take anything for granted."You are the great love of my life that I'm never going to have."Okay I want to get back to Chris and Blythe because I will never forget this couple. Everything that they went through before and after they met touched my heart. I was rooting for them from the very beginning. I laughed and I cried. Things went just the way I wanted them to and some things, not so much. There were times when I wanted to hold Blythe's hand and cry with her and then there were times when I wanted to celebrate with her. All anybody ever wants is to be loved but sometimes that type of love can be scary and in some cases it's easier for someone to push that love away instead of embracing it and having it consume them."You said something last night that was completely wrong. I could never touch anyone the way that I touch you. And I will never regret falling in love with you. Don't forget that."And that is how we say good-bye.Jessica Park will have you learning new things about Blythe and Chris until the very end. Their story continues to unravel throughout the entire book. Little by little you will hear their story and learn how one person can endure so much, you will too fall in love with these characters and want them all to get their happily every after. Left Drowning is hands down the best novel I have read this year if not to date. It gave me everything I was wanting in a story. It made me feel and fall in love with the characters and their story. It was deep and meaningful and so different than what I usually read and that was a breath of fresh air. Left Drowning is the first book that I have ever read of Jessica Park and if this is the type of story she is capable of giving us well than I am an instant fan. I don't want to do this book injustice and rate it by stars because for me there aren't enough stars in the sky to give this book and what it meant to me. I read a lot of books and sadly even the ones I enjoyed overtime I tend to forget sometimes the characters names and their story but with this one I don't think I ever will forget the story of Blythe, Chris, Sabin, Estelle, Eric, James, or Zach because their story touched my heart and warmed my soul."I will always be in love with you, even though you'll never love me back. You have been my sanctuary this year. You saved me. Do you know that? You saved me. And I wish that you would let me save you."

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I got this book to read when on holiday. It was my first by this author. I will certainly read more.The book was witty, fun and the situations well described. This is about the adventures of a spy who is hiding out as a meek and mild librarian, only to discover that her sleuthing and fighting skills are needed in the backwaters where she is hiding and that there are some unsavoury characters living in the conservative backwater town.

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This story hooked me up almost immediately to the point that couldn't put the book down, that's how good this story is. K.A.Linde really knows how to put in words raw feelings. I love the angst, the plot, the characters. If you like the Thoughtless series, The Opportunist, The Dublin Street, ect. I can guarantee that you'll fall in love with this book, too. I highly recommend this book, and it won't surprise me of a movie coming up from it. I'm anxiously waiting for book 2 (Avoiding Responsibility), and who knows of book 3 (PLEASE!.....)

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Man oh man..... This book is HOT, HOT, HOT and then some..... What a guy Jas is, lucky Noelle!!Characters are awesome - totally alpha males, strong sassy females and loads of action!!Looking forward to the reading Lex & Dallas's story, as well as the rest of the books in the series - have read the teaser 1st chapter to 'Beyond Control' and just know this is gonna be another scorcher of a book!!!I'm sure loads more cold showers will be required... Roll on 19/03/13..... ;D

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loved it! The only reason I didnt give it five stars is because it was too short.I found Rylee extremely likeable. The tension between her and Agent O Shea was stomach clenchingly fraught and all I wanted was MORE! Not sure when the next book is due out, but I will be waiting with bated breath.

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Good price. Story wasn't bad. Male lead made you like him in the end. A number of errors in the book which were a bit annoying

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I have read many of Molles novels and enjoy them. The Remaining series was great and very entertaining. I hope for additional books to follow.

How is the series?

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little short

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longer

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Fell in love with the characters and can't wait to see what happens next. Only flaw was that the book was a little shorter than I would have liked but was an enjoyable read.

How is book?

books

awesome

plot

better

sequel

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I loved this book. The plot was awesome and very intriguing. The love between the two is very endearing. I recommend this to all of my friends.

What is actually better sequel?

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deep

feeling

great

guy

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I was given a copy of Emerge from the author for an honest review.Emerge by S.E. Hall is her first novel, which impresses the hell out of me. Her writing flows so well, I though she was well into her writing career and I had missed out on her other books. Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised. Emerge is a New Adult book that touches on what it's like to have new loves and life changing events that shape a young person's life.Laney Walker is a quick witted, athletic, southern tomboy who lets few get too close, using her sarcastic zingers to deflect. She also has no idea how others view her since Evan, her best friend, has coveted her since they were children. But college puts a gap between Laney and Evan that neither of them were prepared for- old relationships are tested, new ones are formed and nothing will ever be the same.Especially when in walks one Dane Kendrick, not at all the familiar, southern charmer of home, but an animal all his own.A story of growing up, friendship, loyalty, first love, primal love...and life.Laney Walker is spunky, spirited, and honest. She speaks her mind freely and is loyal. She's completely oblivious to her charms, making her very attractive to many, including her best friend Evan. Laney and Evan have been inseparable since childhood. Laney soon realizes she has deeper feelings for Evan and they couldn't come at a worse time. They're both set to leave for separate colleges in a few months. Will these new experiences change Laney and Evan? Will their relationship withstand this test?I connected to Laney on so many levels. Laney and her father have been abandon by her mother. She grows up without the guidance and support only a mother can provide. I know what this is like. I grew up with just my dad and it was tough. You get all the hard knock lessons a father provides, but miss out on the things your mom is suppose to teach you. She's not there for the awkward puberty changes, your first real love, the prom and the like. S.E. Hall clearly understands this topic and it's spot on with Laney's struggles with an absentee mother. Laney is also very honest and forthcoming person. What you see is what you get. She's truly the "girl next door" that you love and adore.Evan Allen is the all-American boy you fell for in high school. He's a gorgeous brown haired, blue eyed boy football player you crushed on. Unfortunately for you, he only has eyes for Laney. Evan is completely devoted to her, but Laney is seems not to notice. He finally decides to change this and asks her on an official date. Once the friendship line is crossed, things seems to fast forward. Evan doesn't pressure Laney into anything she isn't ready for. And I love that about his character. He's respectful, a boy every father wishes for his daughter, including Laney's.To top things off, Evan must compete for Laney's affections with Dane Kendrick. It's a love triangle that will have you taking sides. Evan is your life-long friend. You know everything about him. But Dane is the dark-horse. Gorgeous and a mysterious, it's enough to let you forget that the love of your life is at another college, still pinning for you. Honestly, it's hard for me to choose a side. Both Evan and Dane have qualities I love and hate. How will Laney choose?The plot hooked me immediately. It's a story about your first time away from home. You're on your own, learning to navigate a quasi-adult life. You meet new people and situations, changing you as a person. The author navigates you through these events as if you're living it yourself. You feel the highs and lows. You watch these characters struggle to keep their beliefs in tact as they are challenged with problems they've never faced before. Loyalties shift as you watch Laney and Evan try to keep things together. The characters experience deep betrayals that may never be healed. I teared up a quite a few times watching Laney and Evan battle through their miscommunications and assumptions.The ending had me screaming NOOOOOOOOO! I usually avoid cliffhangers, but I'll make an exception for Emerge. It's a story that sticks with you and has you thinking over it days later.I give Emerge by S.E. Hall 5 out of 5 stars. I will definitely be reading the second book in the series, Embrace, a read when it's released in October.Written my Dee McGee - Booze, Bookz, and Bad Boyz

Is he a great guy?

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many

secret

great

guy

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ARC IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW!!!I'm surprised at how much I really liked this book. Not only did I love the book but I couldn't put it down.Laney Walker was raised by her dad after her mom disappeared one day when she was still young. She and her father are very close, he taught her softball, and coached her team until high school. At the age of 10 Evan Allen and her became good friends and inseparable. He's always protected her especially when every so often there's someone leaving her little notes or sending her flowers. Senior year Evan finally tells Laney how he feels and they date. Due to a friends treachery and her not getting into the same college as Evan she decides to break things off with Evan. At college we slowly see Laney open up and come into her own with the help of Dane Kendrick. She's very guarded and don't trust easily but she's able to hold her own.Dane Kendrick happens to meet Laney by chance when he's hanging out in his brothers dorm room during a hall crawl. Dane can't take his eyes off her and knows right off that she's guarded and real. He has many secrets and he's worried that Laney will leave him when she discovers them. That's if he can ever get her to be his first. Dane wants nothing more than a relationship with Laney and being the one who takes care of her and protects her. They instantly connect but she won't commit because of Evan. Dane knows that he just has to find a way to make her open her eyes and see that he's the one she should be with.Laney is torn. She has feelings for Evan and Dane. She loves Evan but is she in love with him? Dane makes her feel safe, loved, beautiful, and special. She has strong feelings for him and she knows he feels the same way about her, but is it stronger than what she feels for Evan?Follow Laney on her journey of self-discovery as she goes through her first semester of college. Experience the laughter, love, and pain she feels while trying to figure out what she wants. S.E. Hall told this story beautifully. You can't help but feel for Evan, Laney, and Dane through out the story. I love the dynamics and the closeness of Laney's group of friends in college. I will most definitely recommend this book to all my friends. I look forward to reading more from S.E. Hall.

Is he a great guy?

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good

friend

old

brother

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What a great debut by Rebecca! I have had this book on my to-read list for a while and just made sure to push it up since book #2 Undone is going to be coming soon.Let me just say I love everything and everyone Garcia in this story! I will get to Gabe in a minute…. I loved the support from the Garcia’s to Jessica – their connection with her alone broke me a bit later in the book.Jessica is the female lead in this book… she is a high-school senior, independent, responsible and mostly in control of her life. Because her father works a lot, for most of her life she has essentially lived with the Garcia family…. You have her best friend, Ava, and then her big brother, Gabriel. With this book we pretty much jump right into Jessica and Gabe’s relationship. Yes, it does happen quickly, I don’t think that we need to see how they got there with flashbacks from their childhood, etc. Sure, I may have liked to see a little more of their building relationship, BUT It really is not that important as the story is not about them getting together, it in the end is if they are going to stay together. My heart breaks for Jessica (and all the characters) throughout this story.“I can’t remember a time when I haven’t loved you. You have been a part of my life for over fourteen years. When you were younger, it was a different kind of love, but now, it’s the kind of love that won’t let me breathe if you’re not with me. It’s the kind of love that makes me not want to live if I can’t be with you”Ok, back to GABE! He has to be one of the best book-boyfriends out there! I love a caring, sweet, thoughtful, supportive, romantic, faithful and loving man especially one who has a dream and will do whatever he has to put that plan in place. Totally swoon-worthy … I am sure he will win you over!I want to be very careful not to write any spoilers here, because I want you to have the same journey that I had. With the title and the book blurb, you can assume there is some sort of tragedy was going to come… you don’t know what exactly, but you expect it… you also don’t know when it is coming (that made me a little anxious LOL – because things were too good to be true and I began to worry).Rebecca wrote a beautiful story of unconditional love that brought tears to my eyes… a bunch of them! Can’t wait to read the companion novel coming up! (This book does not have a cliffhanger)“Will their love prove to be UNBREAKABLE, or will it shatter and prove fate is just another lie?”Pick this one up and find out for yourself.

What is the feeling toward is brother?

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how good

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even better

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I am going to start this review by saying HOLY FREAKING CRAP! I don’t think that I can just say that this book deserved so many hearts, because 5 is not enough. IT’S NOT ENOUGH I tell you. I read Collide and Pulse back to back. Literally within days of one another, and believe me- if you are going to read these books, do that. You have to do that, don’t even think of doing it otherwise. It’s not even so much that Pulse picks up right where Collide leaves off, but the emotions are still so high. It’s almost as if the words feed off it and suck you right back in. Pulse had me full of emotions. And not just measly emotions, I mean balls to the wall emotions. THAT is how well this book is written. THAT is how good this book is. I didn’t just find myself mad or upset or anything like that, I was FURIOUS. I was proud. I was in love, on the edge of my seat, biting my nails, laughing.. All of it. I just HAD to know how this was going to play out. How was Gavin going to handle this? How was Emily going to handle this? How was Dillon going to continue to go down the path of the major douchecanoe? How can he get worse? Believe me, he does. What is Trevor or Olivia going to do? Or Fallon? Heck any of, even their families. Everyone is back in this, and each character, no matter how small, matters. God help me Gail, you have written one of the best villians I have read in a long long time. The funny thing is, I found myself smirking with Gavin and his remarks or how he handles Dillon. Not even so much with Dillon, but Gavin and his wise remarks. And Emily, such progress she makes in this book. She comes into her own, but also grows balls. And it’s about time. I couldn’t handle much of that weak person. And man did she prove me wrong. There is so much I want to say about this book, but for sake of not ruining it, I won’t. Just know when I tell you that this book has the best HEA, I mean it. I am going to give you one more tease. Gail, being the amazing writer she is, actually had me in tears. I mean heartbroken, sitting on the floor crying, tears. Then brings me back to life with her next chapter.. Only one thing can do that- one kick butt amazing book.

How is story?

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perfect

way

much

love

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This is one hell of a book! I was trying so hard to take my time while reading it because I was not ready for the end! The more I got into the story, of course, the faster I read because I needed to know what was going to happen. There are just a handful of authors that literally blow my mind. Gail McHugh, you are one of those authors. The way you wrapped up these two characters was PERFECT!! I won't give away anything about the book but, I will say that while reading a several parts of the book I wanted to throw my kindle against the wall. My heart rate picked up so many times while reading this book! AMAZING JOB MRS. MCHUGH!!! Thank You for writing such a BADASS ( 2 book ) SERIES!! I can't wait to read your future books. I know you will not disappoint

How to know if it is love?

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good

heart

strong

friendship

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I just finished a re-read of this book and found it just as good as the first time. Kiersten and Wes are just a sweet couple with some serious problems that we don't know the extent of. They meet on campus and while each of them does not want to get involved, that's exactly what they do. Kiersten has some issues stemming from her family and Wes has a past along with health issues. As we read along and follow their love story, we get to see how quickly things develop between them, but also see how natural it all is. Wes says the perfect things (and honestly, come on. What guy at 21 is saying these things? I want to meet him!) and Kiersten is the recipient of his heartfelt words."I can tell you have a good heart...because the minute I met you, I wanted to fight for it. That's how you can tell when someone has a good heart." (Wes) "When you want to start a war?" (Kiersten) "Nah..When you want to be the one to make it beat." (Wes)Seriously, if my husband said those things......SWOON!Anyway, we travel the ups, downs, lows and highs with this NA book and it is awesome. The end pulls at the heartstrings and I wouldn't have it any other way. Love the supporting characters of Lisa and Gabe and curious what their stories entail since we only get a small taste. But those 4 characters? You can feel the love between them.

How is friendship?

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great

friend

fun

relationship

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In Alluring Turmoil (Bayou Stix 1) we are introduced to Lexi. She is smart and independent. She has great best friends Erik and Bradi who support her no matter what. Erik even gave up his friendship with Jude when they thought he had done Lexi wrong. Lexi and Jude reunite after eight years apart. They learn their love is still alive and decide it's time to fight to keep it this time. This is a sexy fast paced story. I can't wait for the next book in the Bayou Stix series by Skye Turner.

Is your relationship fun?

books

big

heart

deep

connection

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I found myself drawn into Worth The Fight within the first couple of pages when I was getting to know Elle. She is stuck in a boring routine of comfortable and content. It's not wrong, but it doesn't really feel right either. I sympathized with her, wanting her to find someone beyond William. Then the sexy MMA fighter Nico Hunter makes his way into her life. And believe me when I tell you Elle is no longer stuck in a boring and passionless relationship. Nico Hunter turns up the heat on pretty much everything.That sexy man also has a big heart and is such an amazing man. *sigh* Nico made his way into my heart fairly quickly. The book is is dual POV so we get to meet Nico and get inside his head. My heart breaks for him, he was the winner of the bad luck lotto and he has been dealing with the depressing aftermath of it all for the last year. Meeting Elle gives him the strength to live for tomorrow rather than being controlled by the pain and guilt from his past.One of the things that I love the most about this book is that this is just as much Elle's story as it is Nico's. They both have pasts that they have let hold them back from really living their present or thinking of making anything of the future. Elle shares a similarity with Nico that he is not aware of at first but ends up bringing them closer together. Nico has the biggest battle between the two of them but Elle is willing to do whatever it takes to help him move forward.If you have a weak spot for fighters then you will like Nico Hunter. If you have a weak spot for fighters who happen to have a wonderful heart and a way with words then you are most definitely going to want to meet Nico Hunter. He will win you over quickly and then keep a piece of your heart.Both Nico and Elle have heartbreaking stories and it was so heartwarming to see the both of them find a way to make peace with those pasts in each other.Worth the Fight is about Nico and Elle finding a way to let go of their pasts and making a future with each other. I love that the story stays focused on them working through things together. There is no straying to be with someone else only to find out that they are meant to be with each other. Well, I suppose we get Elle making a choice at the beginning of the book but once she makes her choice she is committed. No back and forth or not being sure. While plenty of books I have read and loved have had a storyline like that, I love that Worth The Fight is all about Nico and Elle being strong together.

Is there more connection in your house?

books

deep

feeling

real

connection

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I ended up liking the book well enough but it had some issues for me. The biggest issue is the author's writing style. I really liked the premise of the book and the character backgrounds, but the author spent the entire book TELLING instead of showing. Instead of actually having a conversation, either one or the other just told what happened. We went on a date, we spent hours talking, etc. As a reader, I want to see that happening. Otherwise, the connection between me and the book isn't there because I feel the connection between the characters isn't there. The entire book was like that. Also, the main female character spent a year in a sexual relationship with someone but didn't call him her boyfriend. Um, ok. Even if she didn't have deeper feelings, it was obvious they were boyfriend/girlfriend. That was just kind of weird -- otherwise, she wouldn't have had a problem immediately seeing Rico without calling it off with William first. The final problem- I normally hate first person present tense novels, which goes back to the telling not showing. Present tense is so hard to read, I don't know how it has become so popular. I finished the book and I'm somewhat curious about other Keeland novels, but I hope she spends more time showing how the characters relate, otherwise what's the point?

Is the book in good connection?

books

own

demon

deep

connection

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I was so flippin' excited to get a chance to read an another ARC from Vi Keeland after falling in love with her other books. I had no idea what to expect when I started Worth the Fight, but I was hooked within minutes.Let's meet Elle.She's smart and she is reserved. Just in her mid-twenties and her life has become nothing but her job, with a safe friends-with-benefits relationship that ensures that she keeps everyone at arms length. She holds a painful past and is fearful that revealing that secret will cause everyone to see her differently. She is not an overly weak heroine, although she has cause to be. But she ends up being a fighter and is determined once she has her heart set.And then there is Nico Hunter; ladies get ready to swoon. MMA fighter and all around yummy man-candy."Ride me. You're so tight and wet. I'm going to fill up that sexy little p***y and make it mine. I want my smell on you. In you. So that the whole god d*mn world knows you're mine."Nico has his own demons. But beyond his own issues, he is everything alpha-male that we all love. He is possessive, demanding, loves deep & rough and he says the most alpha things. Things like... BABE.Elle has never felt the rush of nerves when a man comes into the room, that is until she meets Nico. Her body is reacting on its own and for the first time she isn't letting her mind rule her heart.Watching both Elle & Nico find their way was a beautiful journey that was not always roses. They both have a past that they must forgive themselves for. Scars - that until they met one another, seemed like they would remain open wounds forever.Vi Keeland created a story that was not only hot, but very touching with just the right dose of angst. Another great read by this author to add to some of my favorite reads. A great start to a new series that is bound to be a success. I can't wait to see what comes of little Vinny as he grows into a man.ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.

Is there more connection in your house?

books

perfect

story

romantic

story

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This story is just perfect. I am so glad I was sick so I got to lay around and just read this! I think I might just reread right now. Next wait for the next!

Who is the story about?

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talented

author

such

depth

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This is hands down one of the best books I have ever read! I recommend this book to anyone. The emotions I went through while reading this is unbelievable. This author is extremely talented! You will not regret buying this book:)

How is the depth?

books

beautiful

way

fabulous

write

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5+++++ stars!!Absolutely beautifully breathtaking! I can't even put into words how much I adore this book, everything about it. I fell in love with these characters and moved by their words and actions. Fern is now one of my most favorite female characters that I have read. She sees what most people cannot and that is the good that is inside of people and the beauty in everything and everyone. I think if we were all a little but more like Fern Taylor the world would be a better place.The way that Amy writes is so beautiful and I knew after reading A Different Blue that I would love this book too and I can definitely say that Making Faces is a new favorite of mine. I cannot wait for more <3

How is the write?

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not easy

life

close

story

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I have read many books, but none were more inspiring then Making Faces. It was so beautifully written. I fell in love with all the characters. Each having their own unique story. They have touched me and I know they will stay with me forever. There were many wonderful messages throughout this book. Such as, courage, sacrifice, acceptance and redemption to name a few. Faith and believing when you have no proof. Learning that there are lessons in loss and the powers love. That there are silver linings!!! Sometimes blessings come from tragedies. Life is not easy and we make what we can out of it. To never experience pain, you can not appreciate happiness.Never judge a book by its cover. A face or body does not define the person or their heart! True love does not see a face. It feels the soul. True love doesn't fade with time...My favorite quote in the book:"Love is not love which alters when alterations finds, or bend with the remover to remove: oh no, it is an ever-fixed mark, that looks on tempest and is never shaken." - Shakespeare.God creates us all in the form we were meant to be.The book isn't just comprised of just heavy messages it was fun and playful too. I found myself laughing out loud. There are many sweet scenes as well. It had broken my heart than mended it. By the end, I had tears streaming down my face. I'm glad I was able to experience it. I adore this book and recommend to all ages. If you have a daughter or niece ..have them read this book!

How rewarding is the story?

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busy

life

high

level

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Sex. Love. Repeatby Alessandra TorreMy Rating: 4 StarsBlurb:I love two men. I screw two men. I am in a relationship with them both, and they are both aware there is another. That is all they need to know, that is all I let them know. They don’t need to know a name; they don’t need to know anything, but that they are not alone in my heart.They have accepted the situation. Stewart, because his life is too busy for the sort of obligations that are required in a relationship. Paul, because he loves me too much to tell me no. And because my sexual appetite is such that one man has trouble keeping up.So we exist, two parallel relationships, each running their own course, with no need for intersection or conflict. It works for us, for them, and for me. I don’t expect it to be a long-term situation. I know there is an expiration date on the easy perfection of our lives.I should have paid more attention, should have looked around and noticed the woman who watched it all. She sat in the background and waited, tried to figure me out. Saw my two relationships, the love between us, and the moment that it all fell apart.She hates me.I don’t even know she exists.She loves them. I love them.And they love me.EVERYTHING else hangs in the balance.My Thoughts:"I love two men. I screw two men. I am in a relationship with them both, and they are both aware there is another. That is all they need to know, that is all I let them know. They don’t need to know a name; they don’t need to know anything but that they are not alone in my heart."What a way to start a blurb. If that doesn't catch your attention I don't know what will. I know that it caught me. I dove right into this story because I couldn't wait to see how it would unfold. It is not your average story line. I went into this knowing that it was going to be somewhat controversial. I have heard so many people say that CHEATING is a hard line for them. I on the other hand am all for anything an author wants to throw my way. The most taboo things can be some of the most amazing captivating stories in my eyes. Alessandra didn't let me down. Her writing style was great and her mind even better.Madison is a very likable character. She is beautiful and wild, but at the same time very down to earth. She is in love... with two men. How can this be? After reading this book it makes sense. She met Stewart first and was instantly drawn to him. There are so many reasons for her to want to be with him and yet so many reasons why she shouldn't. The plan that he develops to keep her is a bit unconventional, but it seems to work... Now bring in Paul. Sexy surfer with a heart of gold. Again she is drawn to him and he is totally taken by her. How can he live with sharing her? It all seems to be working according to plan until accident.....When her two worlds collide who will end up with her mind, body and soul?YOU MUST READ TO FIND OUT!I recommend this book highly. It was a very emotional story with a great twist on a new kind of relationship.Arc provided for honest review to The Book List Reviews

How did you like your level?

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emotional

journey

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love

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Since the first time I read Naked, Ethan and his American girl Brynne's story, stole my heart.And with each next book it took a little bit more of my heart. I became instantly addicted, consumed and captivated by it.These two have come a long way since the first book. Watching their relationship develop was truly consuming.The growth of their love that become stronger and stronger with each next book. It became unconditional and deeper.The banter between them that was powerful since the beginning only just grew in strength.This book just adds up.Their journey was emotional on so many levels. You fell it, you absorb it, you get owned by it, you treasure it, you adore it and just love it. But the thing that is the most important is that underneath everything that they have been through, their love stood strong and high.The love the have for each other, was all and everything they needed and did not know that they needed it. True love really has healing and freeing powers.I do not know if Raine's writing style can be described properly. She writes… flawlessly, lyrical. Unique. Exceptional. Easy to get attached to. Full of magic. Her descriptions are rich, picturesque. Her storylines are attaching, moving.Enthralling and truly beautiful, Ethan and Brynne's story is unique and once in a lifetime.Rare and Precious Things is beyond breathtaking and heartwarming beautiful. It is truly a delight.It is hard that it is the end of their story, but they will always have a place in my heart.≧◔◡◔≦ 5 ✰ read ≧◉◡◉≦>>>ARC received in exchange for an honest review<<<

Is this love book beautiful?

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different

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Have you read a book before that after reading “The End” all you wanted to do is fall to your knees, raise your fists towards the sky, shake them and wail “Why God, why?”. No? Then this is the book for you cause this is how I just felt after finishing “Raw” by Belle Aurora. With this book it took all my willpower not to lock myself in the bathroom while the family was celebrating New Year’s Eve just so I could finish it – needing to find out what happens next. This book destroyed me, it broke me. I felt as if Belle Aurora stuck my heart, my mind and my soul in a blender and set it on high and then just walked away. For the last quarter of the book and still about three hours later I was a sobbing and blubbering mess. It was so much more than I expected and I already had high expectations. This book evoked so many emotions in me – pain, despair, disbelief, contentment, happiness, hate, disgust, fear and a broken heart. The story gave me whiplash as I was basically torn between emotions on a minutely basis. One moment I was full of hate, the next moment that was replaced by sympathy. Then swooning like a love-sick lunatic, right before feeling appalled and out of my comfort zone. And I loved every bit of it.When Belle Aurora said that this is a story about a love gone wrong, she wasn’t kidding. I really should have believed it. This story is different and original. Not something I have read before. It is dark and twisted and transformed my brain to mush. Well, my heart too. And my ovaries suffered a little as well.It is the story of Twitch and Lexi. Each of them having lived through a difficult and tormented past and still managed to succeed – each in their own way. Their meeting and relationship is, well, let’s say unusual and twisted as hell. But that is to be expected if you develop feelings for your stalker. And that is exactly what Lexi does. Little does she know there is more to him than just some guy that likes to follow women around. And little does he know that she is the only one that can save him from himself. Their relationship made me cringe at times. I found myself shaking my head in disbelief, wanting to shake the characters to make them wake-up and see what was going on. This couple and their relationship is unique. I’ve never read about a relationship like theirs. And yes, at times it took me out of my comfort zone. But that means the book is good. It makes me feel and think new things, it makes me reconsider my point of view. Amazing, when a story can do this.I can’t tell you much more about the story without giving too much away. And that is not something I want to do. The story is too good for you not to experience it yourself.What I can tell you is a bit about the characters.There is Lexi. She is a woman to look up to. Having overcome pain and sorrow that her childhood and youth have been filled with, she is now someone who helps others – giving all her heart and soul. She believes in the good of people and doesn’t judge. I liked her character a lot. Despite what she went through she wasn’t broken. She was happy and loving, stable and caring. Her friendship with Dave and Nikki was absolutely adorable. But when it came to Twitch, that girl left her brain on the bedside table. Sometimes I wanted to grab her by the shoulders and give her a decent shake in the hopes of maybe bringing her brain cells back to life. But then I suppose the heart will win over the brain any time and there was not much she could do about it.Twitch on the other hand is one complex and twisted man. Most of the time I was torn between wanting to punch him in the throat or rip his clothes off. He was all domineering, controlling alpha-male with a big dose of bad-to-the-bone added to the mix. And yet, despite his often brutal, demeaning and heartless behaviour, I just couldn’t help but like him a bit. There was more to him than this sick-in-the-head man. And finding out what it was – that was excruciating as hell. I love that up until the end of the book, I could not make up my mind if I hate him or love him. But yet I couldn’t help wishing for him to be happy, not able to just think in black and white. Not able to just judge him. To make me feel like this about a character like Twitch, that was a job well done by Belle Aurora.The story will shock and rock you and trust me, you will love every second of it. For me, this is the best start possible to a new book year. Do yourself the favor and read this book.5+ unique, mind-numbing, heart-wrenching, sobfest-inducing, thought-altering stars.

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This is a really hard book to read, with extremely violent and twisted situations. It's not for the faint of heart and it's not a warm and fuzzy story. Raw is a very apt title because the emotions evoked are raw. And disturbing. But in it's own strange way, beautiful because as Twitch says, "what is normal?" By the end of this book, I was sobbing like a baby, feeling every ounce of hurt and sadness that the characters feel. This story is so different from anything else I've read and I'm glad. Do not read if you're easily turned off but difficult subject matters.

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There were times I wanted to smack her but I understood her. I wanted her to run from him but I understood why she was drawn to him. The ending wrenched every emotion out of me. Not a cliff hanger, the story is complete but the door is open for the rest of their story. Great job!

What grade would you give the book in the case?

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this book desperately needs made into a movie. I seriously think it could surpass The Notebook if directed well. The storyline itself is fantastically original. Both Bree and Archer witnessing their parents murdered at a young age. Archer being a gorgeaus reclusive mute falling in love with a beautiful innocent woman who grew up with a father who was deaf/mute. The who entire book is riveting from beginning to end with history repeating itself in regards to the antagonists in the book trying to break up their relationship just like it was done to Archer's parents in the past. Gawd I hope there is a sequel. even thought the book had a great ending I really was not ready for the book to end.Happy Reading.

Does this book have a fresh story?

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I love Mia Sheridan. This book is unexpected, and in a world where every book blurs together, it's nice to read something refreshing.

Can you write your opinion about this book?

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This is not the first time I stayed up until 5 am reading a book by Tarryn Fisher, she has this amazing way to pull you into the story in a way that even after you finished it it's so difficult to untangle yourself from it.Mud Vein is a crazy ride even from the blurb, it doesn't says much about what the book really is about, but that is Tarryn's way to ask you to jump almost blind into this amazing story and now I can say it makes sense you have to experience it that way, I got so many emotions and a hell of a headache trying to figure it out what I was reading until I decided to just enjoyed one page at the time, this is not a typical love story I wouldn't say is a romance either, yes love is an important part of the story but this is so much more.You'll feel a thousand emotions, I got angry, scared, and yes I cried too, Tarryn always does that to me she makes me feel every word she writes, and she doesn't sugarcoat things she gives you imperfect characters and raw emotions, so if you want a sweet romance this might not be for you but if you are expecting a great book, written in an amazing way by an incredible talented author this is it, it will make yo feel and it will left you thinking about it for a while.

How would you define the incredible talent that this author has?

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I had no clue what to expect when it came to this book. I had seen it on one of the big romance blogs, and so I assumed it was a romance. Right? I mean, there's a beautiful woman on the cover. But I was so surprised, so confused, and so completely sucked in. I got absolutely nothing done while I was reading this book, because I kept needing, not wanting, but needing to know what was happening in this book, and get to the end. I don't want to give any spoilers, but it was beautiful, and haunting, and sad, and left me feeling very bereft when it was done. It's not really a sad ending, but it's certainly not the happy ending that I typically read. And in spite of that, I felt completely satisfied. I begged some of my friends to start reading it, because I felt like I would die if I didn't have somebody to discuss this book with. I think that the author is insanely talented, and even though this book defies being stuck in any one category, and I typically stick with romance, I would absolutely read her again. Just not when I have a large to do list, because that will inevitably be ignored.

What about the story?

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I've read all of Lauren's books. She is such a wonderful writer. They are all different, but the thing that she does that I love is there is always some sort of connection to her other books. Whether it be a character or a song, or a clothing choice. When I start to read one of her books, I get excited to see where the connection will be!! Lauren's previous books have steamy sex and dirty talkers but this book. Oh. My. It's so hot. Clay has such a dirty mouth and he's so hot! Julia is his match in every way. Wit, sexiness, humor and ideas about what will give the most pleasure to the other. We've got bondage and limo sex (HOT) We have dinner table orgasms and kitchen table interactions. Clay and Julia are so hot that the one night they shared in San Francisco wasn't enough. Now they realized that they actually like one another and want to know more. Will they be able to make it work?She was familiar with the term "sex-on-a-stick," but that didn't even begin to describe this man."You taste f' ing spectacular.""Oh I do, do I?" she said seductively, brushing against his chest."You do, Julia. I love your taste, and your smell, and right now you smell like you want me inside you.""I want to ride you so bad." she said."F me please," he said.

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I am going to start my little review with the one aspect of this gem of a book that I disliked: it becomes apparent towards the end that it is "part one" of a series. This might not be a negative for some folks, but I am rather tired of the trend that YA books MUST be serialized. One of these days I would really like a great, thrilling, stand-alone YA story.Okay, enough of that grumpiness.So, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. I liked it a lot. It has a stunningly lovely cover. I liked the integration of creepy old photos with the story, and I thought the tale was great fun, spooky and imaginative. The action bogged down a bit in the middle of the book, but there is very welcome and scary jolt around chapter nine that sets the story apace again. Most of the characters are interesting and curious(peculiar!), although the protagonist, Jacob, is not really one of them. The conceit of a hidden time-loop world, extraordinary and ageless children, shape-shifting bird/governesses, and ghastly wights and horrid hallowgasts make for a thrilling adventure. As noted, the story slogs a bit in the middle, but there are enough twists, chases, and creepy revelations towards the end to save it. I will seek out the next installment because I want to find out how the kids and the Bird fare in their quest, but gosh I sure do wish that it had simply been a bigger book with tighter storytelling. That said--I highly recommend Miss Peregrine and her fabulous wards as a great read and even better leaping off point for a day's musings. It's a story that stays with you even after you shut the book.Be sure to check out the author's website---- for some great videos and news about his upcoming photo collection book called Talking Pictures.

How is book?

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Sixteen-year-old Jacob Portman, set to inherit a role in the family business, will never have to worry about a job or money. Of course, he has other problems—like uncool parents and almost no friends. Just before the grandfather who Jacob adores dies under mysterious circumstances, he leaves Jacob with a cryptic message about finding “The Bird.” Add this to incessant nightmares of monsters, and Jacob is soon sent to a psychiatrist. When Jacob decides he must go to a small island in the UK, Dr. Golan is supportive. Jacob’s father goes along to study the local birds. The story that Jacob begins to uncover becomes more and more complicated as he discovers that the silly stories people thought his grandfather made up were, in fact, real. And Jacob is not as boringly normal as he’s always thought.Ransom Riggs has written a very creative and entertaining story. His idea of spinning a tale based on peculiar old photographs is fresh and different. Jacob is a likeable protagonist. The writing, particularly descriptions, is strong. There is a good bit of profanity, but it’s realistic for the way 16-year-old Americans talk among friends.As the story builds to its climax, I began to wonder if Riggs got a little hurried. One example, a European character who has spoken in rather formal 1940’s speech wants to find out who’s going to accompany her for something difficult. “Who’s in?” she asks, sounding like a current American. By the end, certain things seem to happen a little too easily, or be drawn out a little too long, and I was reading more rapidly. The ending come rather suddenly and leaves plenty of problems for Riggs and his characters to solve in the next book.Overall, a fun read for teens and many adults, too.

Does this stories has ulterior motives?

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Sixteen-year-old Jacob Portman, set to inherit a role in the family business, will never have to worry about a job or money. Of course, he has other problems—like uncool parents and almost no friends. Just before the grandfather who Jacob adores dies under mysterious circumstances, he leaves Jacob with a cryptic message about finding “The Bird.” Add this to incessant nightmares of monsters, and Jacob is soon sent to a psychiatrist. When Jacob decides he must go to a small island in the UK, Dr. Golan is supportive. Jacob’s father goes along to study the local birds. The story that Jacob begins to uncover becomes more and more complicated as he discovers that the silly stories people thought his grandfather made up were, in fact, real. And Jacob is not as boringly normal as he’s always thought.Ransom Riggs has written a very creative and entertaining story. His idea of spinning a tale based on peculiar old photographs is fresh and different. Jacob is a likeable protagonist. The writing, particularly descriptions, is strong. There is a good bit of profanity, but it’s realistic for the way 16-year-old Americans talk among friends.As the story builds to its climax, I began to wonder if Riggs got a little hurried. One example, a European character who has spoken in rather formal 1940’s speech wants to find out who’s going to accompany her for something difficult. “Who’s in?” she asks, sounding like a current American. By the end, certain things seem to happen a little too easily, or be drawn out a little too long, and I was reading more rapidly. The ending come rather suddenly and leaves plenty of problems for Riggs and his characters to solve in the next book.Overall, a fun read for teens and many adults, too.

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When I was scrolling through Booksneeze looking for a new book to review, this one jumped out at me. First of all, because of the beautiful artwork (what? of COURSE I judge a book by it's cover.). But, after hearing Sheila Walsh speak at Women of Faith last year, I was also really excited to read something she had written, because that woman is a storyteller.The book did not disappoint. I like how Ava's family was human. It wasn't just people around her that were struggling, but she was struggling. She couldn't juggle it all, she let things slip through her fingers, and she was real. The authors also weren't afraid to show her failings and weaknesses. I saw myself so much in her, longing for a comfortable life, not wanting my life to make waves. If everything would fall into place, then life would be good right?Of course, life does not work that way, and it really is for the best. No matter how hard that lesson is.The characters that Walsh and Coloma created to bounce off of Ava were all so interesting. They were able to make them real, and a lot of them popped right off the page and into my living room. There are a lot of hurting people in this world, and these characters told just a couple of those stories. The one that I felt the most for, and who pushed against me the most, was the typical church lady who was always in the background of Ava's life, 'praying' for her, and taking upon herself the job of the Holy Spirit. It is easy to fall into that role, and it was a good reminder for me to put down my judging pen and pick up my grace-filled pen.There was some weakness in how neatly the end of the story pulls together, but overall I found this book to be a really enjoyable read. Redemption is always a beautiful theme.I would give it 3 1/2 stars.*this book was provided for me to review by Booksneeze. the opinions are all my own*

What books does the family like?

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I enjoyed Money Secrets of the Amish. It's just a shame that what the book had to offer was no surprise to me. Being from Lancaster County, PA, I must admit that a lot of what the book had to offer was already common knowledge for me.These things include:Using couponsShopping at consignment shopsPurchasing meats and produce directly from the farmerShopping yard salesThe one idea I did really like was having a clothing/good swap with gal pals. I have heard of these before but would love to either be invited to one or organize one.The author does share some gems of knowledge, but none that I didn't already know.I really enjoyed the way the author gives assignments at the end each chapter. She also provides a lot of good resources such as blogs and other books to check out.All in all, I would have to admit that this book is valuable and a good read for anyone wanting to cut their expenses.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the <...> <...> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 <...> : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

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Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick."This book is not a snuggie. The words on these pages will not go down like Ambien. I'm not writing to calm or coddle you .... In short, I'm out to activate your audacious faith. To inspire you to ask God for the impossible. And the process, to reconnect you with your God-sized purpose and potential."Steven Furtick writes this book to challenge us to see the immense power of God and to claim it in our own lives and ministries. Expounding Biblical principles of audacious prayer from the story of Joshua praying for the sun to stand still in the midst of battle, Furtick shows that God is waiting for us to ask Him to do incredible things ... but too often we don't believe God can really help us.Along with solid Biblical insight, Furtick weaves powerful stories (many from his personal life) about praying audacious prayers and seeing God answer. At a very young age (I think he is still under 30), Furtick planted the Elevation Church in Charlotte NC. In about 4 years, this church has become one of the fastest growing, most influential churches in America, with over 6, 000 in attendance. As I said, he has prayed for miracles and has seen miracles happen.Sun Stand Still is not a heavy theology book. It is an easy read that is written for the church audience at large (not just church leadership. The book didn't really have many new insights into the power of prayer, but it is a book that reminded me of how much God wants to do in my life ... more than I usually take time to consider.Disclaimer: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.

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I was in the mood for some light beach reading. This book was perfect for that. It was entertaining throughout and I laughed out loud a lot! The characters were likeable and I could not put this book down.

What is the heroine like?

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Obsidian robbed me of sleep. I was so hooked into this story, that I didn't hit the bed until the wee hours of the morning. But am I complaining? Heck no! This is one of those rare books that after you finish it you want to read it again. And again. And again.It starts off with a spunky lead female named Katy, who, for all accounts and purposes, is a closet book junkie complete with blog, who moves into a town so tiny that blinking will cause you to miss it. All one street of it. Kat is doomed to start school as the gut wrenching "newbie," but to boost her friendships before school starts she gets cajoled by her mother to make nice with the neighbors. If only Katy had listened to her inner shyness and hid in her room she'd probably remain sane. Unfortunately for her, Katy knocked, and who answered? Why only the most heart throbbing, shirtless, piercing green eyed, loin heating male she's ever encountered in her life. And then he ruined it by opening his mouth. Daemon might be the hottest thing she has ever seen, and probably will ever see, but it just so happens that he's an absolute jerk. Who seems to relish putting her down, and trying his hardest to ruin the fast friendship Kat has with his twin sister Dee. And while Katy can, and does, keep the verbal insult ball rolling with Daemon, she still feels something is off with all of them. Especially when she notices freaky things like Dee's outline shifting in and out, bright lights out of nowhere, the ability to stay underwater for longer than a person should, and weirdest of all? Daemon saving her life. Repeatedly. And of course, it would be awesome if she'd stop passing out when he did. Then maybe she'd get to the bottom of what was up in this tiny town.I have completely found a new author to love! Jennifer did a bang up job in writing Obsidian with characters that you empathize with, get mad over, and totally fall in love with! The tension between the two main characters, Kat and Daemon, was so hot that I felt the need to fan myself. But what I love is that this is not an insta-love story! I normally loose interest, as more often than not, once the two characters finally fall in love/get together, the plot slowly dissolves. But that is not the case here! Not only are Katy and Daemon still at each other's throats by the end of the book, the plot was always moving! This is literally one of the top ten books I've read this year, and I've already purchased the other two books in the series! So for those who love romance, all things paranormal, witty dialogue/characters, and quite a bit of action then this is definitely the book for you!

What do you think about chemistry?

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I loved every minute of this book. The dialogue, romantic tension & action were great. Loved all the characters. Love the focus on Katy & Dee's relationship, and of course, the guy--Daemon Black. Smokin hot & obnoxious as hell. Sigh. Absolutely can't wait for the next book in this series.

What is chemistry?

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great

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heroine

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A few months ago I read and really enjoyed Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout. So when I came across Obsidian it was no question about reading this book. Obsidian is a 'don't want to put down' book. I was hooked from the first sentence.Katy moves to a small town in West Virginia during the summer before her senior year. She's not too happy about the move but she loves and supports her mom's decision. Katy is also a book blogger. I must admit I was a little nervous when I read about that. However Jennifer L Armentrout pretty much nailed the blogger aspect of it. To satisfy her mom's request of not becoming antisocial, she goes next door to meet the neighbors. What she doesn't expect is that the events that unfold after she knocks on their door will change her life forever.The characters in the book are great. I loved each and everyone of them. Katy is the main character. She's feisty, inquisitive and stands up for herself. Dee, Daemon's sister is delightful. She's the perfect best friend. Daemon is a jerk in the beginning. He's arrogant, overprotective, and drop dead gorgeous. Katy and Daemon have chemistry. White hot chemistry.The story line in this book is very fast paced. It's full of action, adventure and a little romance. There are secrets to uncover, enemies to out run and if all that's not bad enough they have to go tackle senior year. After I finished reading the last page I immediately wanted to read the next book in this series. Jennifer L. Armentrout knows how to write a story! I want to live in her head with all these fantastic characters. I have high hopes for the next book in this series.

How is heroine?

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awesome

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Let me say that I read a lot! It takes something special to get me to rate it a 5 star. I got the sample of this book and immediately after reading it, purchased the book. I had to have more! I loved this book from begining to end! The chemistry between Katy and Daimeon was awesome! I loved how they bounced off each other! The sizzle was great! You just kept waiting for that big moment to happen and when it did, BAM! You are not left disappointed! I whole heartedly urge you to read this book. I didn't really think I would enjoy the whole alien scenerio, but I was captivated! I had passed this book by numerous times and now I am kicking myself because I didn't read it sooner! Do yourself a favor and find someplace comofortable to sit back and relax and indulge yourself for a couple of hours. You will not regret it!

Does the game end up by the hot guy becoming the winner?

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I was really looking forward to reading this one. The cover is great and the summary grabbed my interest. Then, you have all of these great reviews. I figured this would be my kind of read, a book I could easily give 3 or 4 stars to. Unfortunately, Obsidian was a little bit more than ok for a couple of reasons.First, the characters weren't as interesting as I would have liked them to be. They were really funny at times and there were moments where I thoroughly enjoyed them, but it wasn't consistent. This made it hard for me to really enjoy the story because if I'm crazy about the characters, the story is that much better for me. I liked Katy's voice and she's a character that you can relate to and sympathize with, but I don't know if there's a unique quality to her (if that makes sense). I thought Dee was rather ... clingy. I mean, she's known Katy for such a short time before declaring her the best friend, and with her situation, you think she'd be more cautious. Last, but not least, Daemon ... Daemon, Daemon, Daemon. Sigh. I just wasn't all that taken with him. Ok, so he's hot and ....... oh, he has green eyes. So what?! He was arrogant, douchey, and unapologetic about it even as the book came to an end. I think I'm just over those kind of characters. At the very least, I need some substance behind all that attitude and I just didn't get that.Second, the plot was kind of slow and the ending wasn't that exciting (ok, it was pretty good until Daemon opened his mouth,lol). There wasn't really a lot going on until about the halfway point. Once things got going and secrets were revealed, the story got very interesting. I don't want to say too much, but I like the author's take on the supernatural beings we meet here. It was refreshing and interesting. I think that's what I enjoyed most about the book. I liked the ending in terms of the things that Katy was experiencing after what she'd just been through, but the actual ending as a whole wasn't really exciting as a cliffhanger. Last, but not least, the chemistry between Katy and Daemon wasn't consistent for me. There were times where they were really cute and I could feel the heat and then there were times when the romance was kind of flat.Despite my complaints, I enjoyed Obsidian. It didn`t live up to my expectations but the plot and writing were still solid enough to hold my interest. I think the story has a lot of potential so I'm excited to read the next book.

Which book has a better story?

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I LOVED it! I think that this one was much better than Obsidian- though I did enjoy that one as well. My only problem? I really missed Dee in this book. The ending left you hanging, and I usually am not a fan of that, but in this case I thought it worked because it was something both good and mysterious. I can't wait to see how the series ends up! Katy is a great heroine and Daemon- well I love a dark, mysterious, swoon-worthy male lead that also has a soft side.

What feelings do you have form me?

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This cookbook was pretty interesting, due to my love of Italian food. While I am not very good at cooking I felt that this book had easy enough instructions to follow. The instructions are clear and well worded, which is helpful for people like me that don't cook that often. Some of the recipes can be a bit of a challenge, but the more you cook the easier it will get. Some of my favorite recipes from this book are the Alfredo Sauce recipe, the Sea-food Soup recipe and the Grilled Chicken Parmesan Panini recipe.I had a fun time cooking this recipes (and I’m a novice!) and I would highly recommend this book. If you are newbie cook like I am, don't worry it's easy to read and you will be able to make some great meals.

How is the tip?

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easy to understand

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beneficial

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Alphabet Kids delves into one of the most confusing aspects of childhood health in an easy to understand manner. It gives parents and general health officials a place to start to understand these types of health concerns in children. ADHD seems to be a catch-all for kids exhibiting behaviors that may very well be something else. I found this book to be a helpful resource when I questioned the diagnosis of one my children when the diagnosis just did not match.Alphabet Kids is not necessarily thorough regarding each alphabet disorder, but gives a good introduction to each, including terms doctors will recognize, a list of symptoms, and a story to help readers understand what kind of behaviors may indicate that disorder. This book is easy to read, easy to understand, and well organized.This book also gives basic information on what the diagnosis would mean for the child and treatments available. Unlike many other books of its kind, Alphabet Kids also lists reputable resources to turn to for further information on each disorder. It is an excellent introduction to these disorders that are often very confusing or relatively unrealized and is a good resource for any family or caregiver library. I serve on my school district's Wellness Committee and will be introducing this book to supplement the resources of our school nurses.

What is the benefit of that book?

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worth

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This is a great book on slow cooking. It has a ton of tips and tricks that only apply to slow cooker cooking. I thought that the book was well worth it just for these targetted slow cooker tips.At the same time, I will say this....slow cookers does not equal "automatic cooking." I think that's the biggest mistake that people make - thinking that you throw in all the ingredients and walk away "set it and forget it" doesn't work with crockpots. I have found that crock pots are a great and important part of cooking. For example, I love to make ropa vieja (an old cuban dish) but it's really hard to make it in a crockpot in one step. Rather, I slow cook the meat in the crock pot until it falls apart and then I spend 30 minutes mixing it with green peppers and the other ingredients in a skillet to finish the dish. The crock pot saves me a ton of time but it's not always a one stop. If you learn to put the crock pot in its place, you'll be that better off.At the same time there are some receipes that are fool proof and work great right out of the crockpot. This book has over 200 receipes and you can pretty much tell which ones are "set and forget" vs ones where you'll need extra work.So what is the premise of this book? Well there is a group in Vermont called the "test kitchen" where basically they set up a bunch of crockpots (literally a whole line of them) and they proceed to test and tweak receipes until they collect a few hundred good receipes tha they have fine tuned. So, the knowledge that comes is first hand and they taste test all of the receipes in the book. Of note, the receipes are mostly "crock-pot" rather than crock-pot + additional work.....but they do share the tips.They're also careful to note which receipes might benefit from a final step like broiling for a few minutes in the oven or some other similar step. I think this is wonderful that they realize that not everything can be a one stop shop. Also, they are clear to note which cuts of meat are best for crockpot cooking.The book is very "tip centric" so they talk about:- things you might have to do after you cook something in a crock-pot- flavor enhancers- picking the right cut of meat- placement of meat (upside down chickens to keep breasts moist) etcOverall, they're trying to pass along all the tips and tricks that they learned and gathered in their "test kitchen."Overall, a very neat concept - this test kitchen thing.Anyway - I love crockpotting --- I hope you do too. This book really does help.

How is the book?

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simple

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amazing

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The America's Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook arrived at my house. I really appreciated the heavy duty notebook and pages. After watching the America's Test Kitchen show on PBS for several years and purchasing their cookbook "The Best Recipe", I knew that the recipes in this book would be great.The recipes are simple and with few ingredients. They do no require a lot of strange spices or food items that would require a trip to the store. Many of the recipes are so great looking in the photographs, I know I will be experimenting with them for many days.So far, they have been great. In the front of the book are instructional pages. They are a good teaching tool for beginning cooks and a good reminder for those of us who have been at it a long time. It goes from cooking terms to kitchen equipment.One thing I would have liked to have in this cookbook is a section on easy candy making.

How is the recipe?

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wicked

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Alice Clayton has a wicked sense of humor and an enjoyable writing style. The characters come to life. Love it!!

How is your sense?

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easy to follow

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This is without a doubt one of the best presented Paleo/SCD recipe books. The pictures are amazing, presentation is top-notch, the recipes are easy to follow, the writing is friendly and relateable. It's really a beautiful book to have in your collection. However, there are a some things glaringly missing, while other are provided in a surprising excess.The book has no recipes that include rutabaga, turnips, parsnips, radishes, eggplant, cabbage, beets appear once, and much to my surprise, it's extremely thin on greens (Paleo is supposed to be big on green leaves). Sure, there are a few recipes with spinach, salad greens and bok choy, but these are few and in between. Where is kale, collards, beet/turnip/radish, mustard and so many other greens? In other words, this book seems to be utilizing a few, rather "common" ingredients. Sure, you can't include every ingredient possible on a single book, but some of these veggies are important and nutritious-enough (e.g. kale) that should have been allowed a recipe page. Most of these ingredients mentioned are legal under the SCD, and are definitely all legal under Paleo.The book is rather thin on fish and shellfish recipes too, only including 8. While some faction of Paleo swears on grass-fed beef, there's a newer faction that gives equal importance to wild seafood (and sea vegetables, which are completely missing from the book btw). On top of that, almost everyone knows how to fry a tilapia or sear a salmon, these were unnecessary recipes. But very few know how to do a fish pie (with rutabaga, turnip or parsnip mash for a change, instead of the usual yams/cauliflower/celeriac), or lemon-garlic oysters in butter/ghee. Such recipes would have added more value to the book. Besides, the world is made with more than chicken (which is over-represented), beef, and pork. There's rabbit and game, sheep and goat meat, bird giblets -- all mysteriously missing. As for the biggest Paleo offence: not including a single offal recipe!Instead, we're fed pages over pages of not-so-healthy baking goods. I don't mind to have some recipes about cookies, a cake, some bread or crackers. We're just humans, so sometimes we want to indulge, or we have a birthday coming up. But when these types of recipes take ~1/3 of the book's pages, I think there's a fundamental problem right there. Especially since the author has her own health problems (like most of us who adopted Paleo/SCD because of health problems rather than just because of targeting weight loss), it becomes all the more important to include more wholesome food made with as much variety as possible, rather than having about 60 variations of almond/coconut flour and honey in various sweets. Instead of using so many pages on sugary recipes, I would have liked more actual food recipes with some of the missing ingredients mentioned above. Hopefully this will be corrected in the Second Edition.In conclusion: a great looking book, easy recipes to follow for newbies, but the book could have had more variety that would promote to its readers an even better health. Should you buy it? Yes. Should you use it exclusively? No, it's too myopic for the full range that is Paleo. There's a lot more ingredients to explore on a farmer's market and elsewhere.UPDATE: To make my point clear, there are TWO types of Paleo dieters: those who do it casually, for weight loss, for a small amount of time. This is the majority of people. And then, there are these who do it for health reasons, for a LIFETIME. The second type, is supposed to eat offal, game, fermented foods, wilds, and very few of these baked goods. The book fails on the second type of dieters, which is the one advocated by those who wrote the Paleo diet books.

What do you think about recipe?

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develop

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As a general rule, I find "indie" authors to be frustrating at best (and a monumental waste of time at worst). "Atlantis" succeeds where so many have failed. The plot, characters, and themes are well developed and engaging. The text is fully edited and free from errors, grammatical or otherwise. And the author did not once make me think "oh, that's just stupid."Instead I found a thoroughly enjoyable novel that was crafted with enough skill to support a remarkable and clever premise, characters and dialog that are not stilted, and a manuscript that was free if cheap tricks and easy answers. The novel is actually quite a bit better than many released by commercial publishers of late.The story deals with timely themes: worldwide pandemics, government conspiracy, the origins of man, and the somewhat doubtful future we face. In other words the author is hitting us right where we live,twanging strings that are already vibrating. Although the story was sufficiently complete to keep me fr feeling dissatisfied with the end, I am very curious to see where the next installment will lead. I will definitely read on.

How is the action?

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engage

plot

excellent

pace

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As a general rule, I find "indie" authors to be frustrating at best (and a monumental waste of time at worst). "Atlantis" succeeds where so many have failed. The plot, characters, and themes are well developed and engaging. The text is fully edited and free from errors, grammatical or otherwise. And the author did not once make me think "oh, that's just stupid."Instead I found a thoroughly enjoyable novel that was crafted with enough skill to support a remarkable and clever premise, characters and dialog that are not stilted, and a manuscript that was free if cheap tricks and easy answers. The novel is actually quite a bit better than many released by commercial publishers of late.The story deals with timely themes: worldwide pandemics, government conspiracy, the origins of man, and the somewhat doubtful future we face. In other words the author is hitting us right where we live,twanging strings that are already vibrating. Although the story was sufficiently complete to keep me fr feeling dissatisfied with the end, I am very curious to see where the next installment will lead. I will definitely read on.

How is the pace?

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great

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I noticed this title in one of the routine emails I get from Amazon and was attracted to the title and cover image. Whilst I didn't realise A.G Riddle was a debut author at the time of purchase, I didn't necessarily expect too much at the $2.99 price point. What a fantasitc surprise to find the book an outstanding mix of science, history, intrigue and conspiracy. I usually read epic fantasy, and don't find a lot of time to venture beyond that genre. I am very happy that I did, and will certainly be purchasing the next installment of the series.I notice that some reviews have criticised the ending to the book, however as a fan of fantasy, you get used to stories remaining somewhat unresolved. I recall watching The Fellowship of the Ring at the Cinema and feeling very dissatisfied at the abrupt ending. I didn't get the same feeling at the end of the Atlantis Gene. The fact that there is much more to discover in the next installment shouldn't detract potential readers of the Atlantis Gene....it is a great read in and of itself, and the sequel would appear to have great potential also.Congratulations to A.G. Riddle on what appears to be the start of a very successful career in writing.

What is the new twist?

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paced

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The book was enjoyable and fast paced. It had subject matter that interested me and seemed well researched. I gave it four stars because it was entertaining and not a waste of time.

How do you like the balance?

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thin

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The concept for this story is exciting. The execution by the author though failed to meet my expectations. The characters are thin and the plot flails about without direction.

Does this book have a good story?