Wow! Sometimes you really have to take a step back from all the new releases and catch up on some hidden gems on your kindle and this book from 2011 wWow! Sometimes you really have to take a step back from all the new releases and catch up on some hidden gems on your kindle and this book from 2011 was just what I needed. Plus, for some reason I often overlook the books set in my own country which is stupid and a habit I need to quit.
Neve is a character that you will either love or hate, personally I loved seeing her grow and overcome her fear of being a 'fat girl'.
And then we have Max, sigh, he was a bit of an enigma at first but slowly I fell deep.
If I was to sum up this book, I would say that although you have an trope that's been done to death over the years (fake boyfriend), this book must have set the bar. And a tough one to beat. I loved everything about it except the lack of epilogue! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5 Stars ...more
Told from the point of view from both Mother & Daughter, this story was emotional and heartfelt. We follow three different relationships and are treatTold from the point of view from both Mother & Daughter, this story was emotional and heartfelt. We follow three different relationships and are treated to an angsty second chance romance, a new adult high school romance AND a roller-coaster journey between 2 women who are learning to live with a new normal - all rolled into one spectacular read. . Absolutely loved it ...more
It's so hard to put into words how I felt whilst reading this book, it was such a complex and emotional story and one that will stay with me for ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It's so hard to put into words how I felt whilst reading this book, it was such a complex and emotional story and one that will stay with me for a very long time. I'm already such a huge fan of this world, having read the original series with all the parents and now getting to do it all again with their children.
Luna & Knight have loved each other from little kids, but teenage angst and jealousy can be toxic - lump that together with parental illnesses and feelings of rejection, they have one hell of a journey to travel before they can even start thinking about pursuing a relationship.
"There were two Knight Coles. One was mine. The other everyone else’s."
I fell in love with Knight, a mamma's boy who was so sensitive and loving but with rejection issues so bad he often acted 'cocky' as a defense mechanism. Luna has always been a mystery to me so it was great getting to know her and find out how and why her selective mutism manifested itself.
As always, the writing was stunning and beautiful and everything I love about a gritty type of romance. Definitely not a fluffy series, it is raw and emotional, grab your tissues for this one because its a killer!
“There will be no one else, Moonshine. I will never let you get over me.”...more
Probably one of the most frustrating books I have ever read!
I really like some parts of it - but what I really didn't like was the way the female leadProbably one of the most frustrating books I have ever read!
I really like some parts of it - but what I really didn't like was the way the female lead treated Josh, the person who she was meant to love. Plus, the ending was so so predictable.
However, I thought the storytelling and the quality of the writing was great so I would definitely give this author a second chance. I'm glad I read it, but it wasn't really for me in the end, despite the fact that I was really invested and I fell in love with the male lead who was fabulous.
I think I need to break up with this author.... it was very drama llama and crass, which to be fair, is her style of writing. Sadly for me, I didn't eI think I need to break up with this author.... it was very drama llama and crass, which to be fair, is her style of writing. Sadly for me, I didn't enjoy this book very much and the romance didn't feel good, it was a pretty toxic relationship tbh....more
1. Was this really the same author who wrote The Hating Game? At one point I actually checked to see if I was reading what I thought I was. 2. I didn't1. Was this really the same author who wrote The Hating Game? At one point I actually checked to see if I was reading what I thought I was. 2. I didn't like the heroine, or her twin brother. Plus, the hero was very Beige. 3. The setting, it was literally set in one place apart from the first and last chapter, I don't think they left the house more than 2 times! 4. I felt nothing.
Such a shame, because I quite liked the premise of brothers best friend, loved each other forever type scenario. But, alas I was bored stiff, I'm surprised I managed to finish it :(
Slow burn, character-driven, and sweet without being sickly.
College Rugby player, Kip, is a rich k★★★★ 4.5 Stars ★★★★
I absolutely adore this series <3
Slow burn, character-driven, and sweet without being sickly.
College Rugby player, Kip, is a rich kid who is hiding his good looks and family wealth beneath a huge beard and outwardly grumpy attitude. I admit I didn't like him in the first chapter because he seemed like a complete pig, but thankfully he wasn't, not in the slightest!
Teddy, our heroine, came from the complete opposite background. A hard worker, a generous friend, she was in need of a huge boost in her life to help her with confidence and find her place within her group of peers.
I've been struggling to find a book lately that I want to read from start to finish, so the fact that I read this within 24 hours is a testament to how the story drew me in and kept me there.
My kryptonite is a slow burn romance, add a heroine who thinks she is a plain jane when she clearly isn't, and a sexy arrogant athl★★★★★ 5 Stars ★★★★★
My kryptonite is a slow burn romance, add a heroine who thinks she is a plain jane when she clearly isn't, and a sexy arrogant athlete (who also happens to be Scottish), and I am in a place where I hear angels sing and I am laying on a fluffy cloud.
I absolutely adore a journey through the many changes of a new relationship. In this case, it's an enemies-to friends-to unrequited love-to lovers-to actual full-blown love. It was a fabulous ride to be on, and whilst it was funny, sweet, and sexy - it was also quite emotional.
Two perfectly imperfect main characters who find their way to each other through insecurities and a lack of real self-belief.
Cameron was the perfect champion - he saw the beauty in Joellen, as I the reader did, but most importantly he helped her see the beauty in herself that she couldn't see before and taught her that until she loved herself and stopped pleasing others to her own detriment, she would never be happy.
Joellen, on the other hand, saw through Cameron's confidence and saw the really kind and generous soul beneath his media persona and I felt so bad for him when she could only see him as a friend, it was pure angst.
A fabulous book that teaches us that being our true selves is the only way to be truly happy.
I need more, I adore this series, and the talent of Geissinger has impressed me completely.
Melt for You is a standalone contemporary romance, told from first person POV.
My guilty pleasure as a woman in her forties, is college sports romance. Add slow burn to the mix and I will devour this trope like★★★★★ 5 Stars ★★★★★
My guilty pleasure as a woman in her forties, is college sports romance. Add slow burn to the mix and I will devour this trope like there's no tomorrow.
This was my first novel by Ella Maise, and I am extremely excited to read her future works if this is anything to go by, the writing was phenomenal! I was gripped, I became so attached to these characters and their struggles. I literally couldn't keep the smile off my face whilst reading this.
Dylan is the star of the Football team who's main priority is his future career and the upcoming draft. He absolutely cannot have any distractions so it's quite unfortunate that Zoe is introduced as his new roommate. She is going through a lot of emotional turmoil, but she can't help but hope for a future where she can be a normal college girl doing normal things. When they become the best of friends, Zoe feels safe with Dylan and they form a great relationship, despite her secrets and issues.
Whilst this story starts off as fun and sweet, it transitions into something quite serious and moving.
A perfect sports romance in my humble opinion.
The Hardest Fall is a standalone contemporary romance, told from first person dual POV.
This was super cute! Sweet, but not gag-worthy - it was a slow burn, character-driven story and I LOVED IT!
Rowdy Wade the captain o★★★★ 4.5 Stars ★★★★
This was super cute! Sweet, but not gag-worthy - it was a slow burn, character-driven story and I LOVED IT!
Rowdy Wade the captain of the University of Iowa baseball team is tasked with evicting nerdy Scarlett from the Friday night party on Jock Row for being a cock blocker, but the sassy girl refusing to leave takes him by surprise. He can't resist her cute dimples and she can't resist his banter, so she keeps coming back and they form an unexpected friendship, Friday becomes their new favourite day of the week!
I swooned so hard over this book, the connection that they slowly built was a joy to read, and being a sucker for a slow burn romance, I ate this one up. Fantastic, genuine characters - I am really excited about this whole series.
An electric toothbrush?? Really, wtf? That bit spoilt the book for me, I'm sorry!
In all honesty, I prefered this story when it was part of the Team PlAn electric toothbrush?? Really, wtf? That bit spoilt the book for me, I'm sorry!
In all honesty, I prefered this story when it was part of the Team Player Anthology - but if you are looking for a short and sexy sports romance in the addictive style that we have all come to expect from LJ Shen, then you definitely need to pick this up. It was a lot of fun, but don't expect anything deep.
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