ARC: Being Brooke - Emma Hart

Published Date: December 13, 2016

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Synopsis: My name is Brooke Barker...

And I'm a freaking disaster.

No, seriously. I’m a college drop-out working a dead-end job, my best friend Carly’s dog gets more action than I do, and I have more bad dates in my diary than there are movie remakes. 

Not to mention I'm completely and utterly in love with Cain Elliott.

The problem? He’s in a relationship. With a girl who’s so plastic she makes Barbie cry herself to sleep with jealousy. 

The second problem? He's my best friend.

My shut-up-and-put-on-Harry-Potter, yes-this-is-your-shirt, help-I-have-no-power, crap-I’m-out-of-tampons, kinda best friend. 

And that’s all he can be, right?

Right.

WELL CRAP. I haven't posted on here in forever and I think i have shamed myself into not being a book blogger because of how bad I am at reviewing nowadays. I stick to Amazon really when it comes down to it. 

Here is what I had to say for Being Brooke: 

Okay, when I woke up to an early release of Being Brooke, I knew I had to have it in my life.

Being Brooke is ultimately funny and witty and definitely a one-day read. Life Tips from Brooke are essential to an every day life and will help you aspire to everything you want to be. Just because it's Brooke, I am going to say that she is ultimately my spirit animal because that girl knows how to tell it like it is.

Unless it comes to her best friend and her feelings. Because who needs the feels? I don't. I really don't. But this book made me do just that. Especially since I didn't get sit on by a donkey with diarrhea. Just saying.

I loved this book and just saying, the Life Tips really help a girl out when it comes down to things.

ARC: Mr. Mysterious - J.A. Huss (Mister #4)

Published Date: October 12, 2016

Genre: Romance

Synopsis: Paxton Vance isn’t as cryptic as he thinks. That broody nature and tough-guy exterior aren’t fooling me one bit. 

I know everything about him. I listen in on his most personal phone calls. I read his mail before he does. I even know what his mother got him for Christmas last year. 

You’re the man of my dreams, Paxton Vance. You just don’t know it yet. 

But don’t worry, I’ll remind you. I’m here to give you everything you need, before you know you need it. 

So don’t get defensive because I take a challenge seriously. You have to open up to someone, and that someone is me. 

Besides, you can’t stay Mr. Mysterious forever. Why play the game if you never want to win?

HOLY MOLY MR MYSTERIOUS IS WAY UP THERE ON MY MISTERS LIST. He is an absolutely beautiful man with a dark, dark, DARK, soul. Which is why J.A. Huss created him. I want him so badly. GIMME, GIMME, GIMME.

Mr. Mysterious allows the story to unravel even more and damn, it will blow your mind, body, and soul. READ THIS BOOK. There are no other words to try and convince you to read this book. Though it can be read as a standalone, read the series from where it all started. Fall in love with the characters. You will not be disappointed. 

5 out of 5 stars. 

Blog you later, awesome book nerds. 

ARC: Almost Wrong - Aubrey Parker

Published Date: October 11, 2016

Genre: Romance

Synopsis: I’ve always hated Hunter Altman. 
I hated him at first sight, in my teens, when my mother met his worthless father. 
I hated when Bill moved in with us, dragging Hunter like bad baggage. 
I hated when Mom and Bill made it official, turning the delinquent a-hole in the next room into my brand-new stepbrother. 
I hated when I fell for Hunter, and Hunter fell for me. 
It killed me when he left us behind, shed like dead skin on his way to the top. And now that Hunter is a hotshot music producer on every magazine cover, I hate him even more. 
I hate his money. I hate his fancy toys. I hate that he thinks he owns me … or worse, that he OWES me. 
I hate that he’s back. That he’s soiled our ghetto with his pristine suit, his fancy black limousine. 
My heart hurts, I hate him so much. And it scares me that my heart might keep loving him in the end, beneath it all.

HAPPY EFFING BIRTHDAY TO AUBREY PARKER AND HIS NEW RELEASE! I knew I was going to fall in love with Hunter's charismatic ways. It was kind of impossible not too. HUNTER ALTMAN is definitely up there for my book boyfriend ways and I am just not caring for anyone else in the world. Angela is one of the most surprising characters that I have met.

This story took a turn for the better? I liked the concept behind this. Rags to riches. Most trillionaire men are like that and it just makes them that much hotter. Like damn, Mr. Parker. GIVE ME MORE MEN THAT I WILL FLOVE.

5, 5, 5 stars out of 5. Almost Wrong will blow your minds.

Blog you later, awesome book nerds.

ARC: Refused to Reign - Constance Phillips

Published Date: October 5, 2016

Genre: Paranormal

Synopsis: After his father’s death, Reider relinquished reign of the wolf pack to his brother Geoff, leaving everything—including Sable—behind, but refused to let go of the one thing his father ever gave him: the amulet that symbolized leadership. Six months later, Geoff is missing and the Conclave has called him to the Hotel Paranormal. They want him to take control of the Great Basin pack or hand over the amulet reserved for the alpha of the Great Basin Pack. Reider quickly learns the amulet is coveted by many. 

Can Reider unravel the mystery and find his brother or will he submit to Sable and the Conclave and reclaim his reign.

To be honest, this book was not up my alley. Constance phillips has a lot of potential as a writer but this book did not do justice for her work. 

Reider was to take his father's role of the wolf pack leader as he lay upon the death bed but not wanting the commitment, he leaves the pack in his little brother's hands and leaves the girl that stole his heart.

Like I said, I am not a huge fan of this book and I definitely did not finish it but we will leave it at a 3 out of 5 stars. 

Constance Phillips Bio:

Constance Phillips lives in Ohio with her husband, daughter, and four canine kids where she writes contemporary romance novels and paranormal romance novels.

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When not writing stories of finding and rediscovering love, Constance and her husband spend the hours planning a cross-country motorcycle trip for the not-so-distant future…if they can find a sidecar big enough for the pups.

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ARC: How to Catch An Heiress - Natalie Rios

Published Date: October 3, 2016

Genre: Romance

Synopsis: Anthony Carter has not had it easy in life. In a matter of months, he lost his mother to cancer along with his much coveted spot in a prestigious doctoral program. Swimming in debt, he's been forced to move back to his hometown in rural Montana and take whatever job he can find. A drunken weekend in Vegas is exactly what he needs to help him forget his problems.

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A recent break-up with her boyfriend of nearly a decade has left straight-laced Liz Rockwell disillusioned with love and in desperate need of a vacation. She gets more than she bargained for when one drunken night at a Vegas bar results in her being married to Anthony. Embarrassed by her lapse in judgment, Liz is ready to make this whole night just go away. A quickie divorce seems like the best solution to their problem, until Anthony realizes who Liz really is.
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Known in the media as the Candy Heiress, billionaire Liz is the answer to Anthony’s prayers. All he has to do is convince her to write him a check. Unfortunately, Liz is not one to be easily intimidated or coerced. Discovering the Rockwell family secret may be Anthony’s only hope. But the more time he spends with the intelligent and tenacious Liz, the more he realizes their chapel wedding may not have been such a drunken mistake after all...

Anthony Carter and Lizzie Rockwell have made one of the biggest mistakes in their life -- Or was it a mistake at all? Two broken people have come together under the weirdest conditions but I really liked the idea behind How to Catch an Heiress. Definitely not my first choice in reading but it was a decent read when I need to take a break from reality. Plus, I was getting tired of the alpha billionaires -- It was a good change.

20 days to change her mind. Can he do it?

20 days to get him out. Can the Candy Heiress do it?

Two different mindsets and two different stories. As they entwine and lapse, you will enjoy the charismatic Anthony Carter and the tenacious Lizzie Rockwell. 

3 out of 5 stars.

Blog you later, awesome book nerds. 

ARC: Justice For Boone - Susan Stoker (Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes #6)

Published Date: September 20, 2016

Genre: Romance

Synopsis: Sheriff s Deputy Hayden Yates has worked hard to gain the respect and admiration of her fellow law enforcement officers. She s succeeded so well, in fact, that she s become just one of the guys. As her friends slowly begin to meet their soul mates, Hayden longs to be seen as a desirable woman, and not the tomboy she s always been. 

No slouch when it comes to attracting the opposite sex, cowboy Boone Hatcher might want to give it a rest for a while, especially after his last girlfriend accuses him of domestic abuse. Deputy Yates sees right through his ex s ruse and Boone sees right through Deputy Yates. Hayden might seem all business, but her need for justice comes from a heart that beats with pure passion. 
A few dates turn into something more, and as the couple s relationship deepens, so do the threats from his ex. It s up to Hayden to convince Boone the danger is real before jealous antics escalate to deadly obsession.

Susan Stoker just doesn't disappoint her readers. 

This has to be my all-time --- *awkward silence*

Well not my all time favorite series but she is definitely a favorite author. I definitely wish I could see her in person because she brings such beautiful guys into my life that I can totally drool on. SRSLY.

Like it is awful as too how bad my man crush was on Boone because he is absolutely delicious so I can see why his last girlfriend went crazy. Hayden Yates is my spirit animal. Trust me on this. She gets along better with guys than girls though craves for the attention of the man as a girl. 

UGH.

I want to be Hayden Yates and I want Boone Hatcher to my boyfriend, husband, soulmate. MY FAVORITE BOOK FROM THE SERIES BY FAR. 

Susan Stoker always creates the best of the best characters to be you in that moment. 

4.8 out of 5 stars.

Blog you later, awesome book nerds.

ARC: Spiked - Jennifer Lane (Blocked #3)

Published Date: October 1, 2016

Genre: Romance

Synopsis: They say

University is the time
To find yourself
But I don’t need to find myself
Just want to find you 

After watching his older siblings find their love matches at Highbanks University, Mateo Ramirez feels unlikely to follow in their footsteps. What girl would want him? Unlike his brother and sister, he battles diabetes and chooses music over sports. But at least he can write songs about his life—and the girl who caught his eye when their parents ran against each other for US President.

Hey, chica! Come conmigo
And baby, why don’t we go
Down under the bridge to the water
With you it can only get hotter 

Jessica Monroe is a talented swimmer who dreams of representing Team USA at the Olympics. When she earns an athletic scholarship to Highbanks, she’s excited to attend the same school as the cute boy she met two years ago: Mateo. Too bad he’s not around when a teammate spikes her drink. Jessica may never trust men again.

Trust
Is a hard-to-earn thing
Just
Try to keep listening

Swallow
Down all of the unjust
Hollow
My chest, my heart will bust 

College years are the time to shake off the past and find your future. But will that future find Mateo and Jessica together? Dive in and immerse yourself in the eagerly anticipated conclusion to Jennifer Lane’s Blocked trilogy.
I FLOVE MATEO AND JESSICA.

FLOVE, FLOVE, FLOVE.

I mean, come on, who wouldn't like this broken guy who ends up being perfectly imperfect with a girl he never thought he would chance to meet. She is beautiful, smart, and yet utterly broken as well.

They build each other up as much as they break each other's walls down.

FLOVE, FLOVE, FLOVE.

Read Mateo and Jessica's story because you will just enjoy how Jennifer Lane ended the series. I'm not bitter that it's over but definitely heart broken. 
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ARC: Ruin - Clarissa Wild

Published Date: September 20, 2016

Genre: Romance/New Adult

Synopsis: Maybell Fairweather was the girl of my dreams.

Always smiling brightly, she kept going, despite the names her classmates called her behind her back.
She was full of curiosity and independence, the extent of which I could only be jealous of. Even though she had all odds stacked against her, she knew what she wanted from life and pursued it, no matter the cost.

She was completely my opposite in every way.
Perfect, even though she couldn’t see it.
Perfect … until me.

Because this is the story of how I ruined her.

He will be my RUIN.
She will be my RUIN.

Clarissa Wild continuously astounds me with her writing skills and Ruin didn't disappoint like I thought it would. There were parts in the story that really blew my mind and before I got to the end-word of Wild's life, I kind of figured out that this book was based off a true story. (If you follow Clarissa on Facebook/Instagram/Etc).

Whenever authors give you a more outstanding look into their lives and how they felt and what exactly inspired it really got me in the guts.

I was expecting some supernatural thing from her because of the cover but don't underestimate the power of Ruin.

I know I probably say this a lot but it was heart-breaking as much heart-mending.

5 out of 5 stars.

READ THIS.

ARC: Hotel Indigo - Aubrey Parker

Published Date: September 13, 2016

Genre: Romance

Synopsis: At the luxurious Hotel Indigo, the staff is attentive and the heat is always on.

Between her father's funeral, stress from work, and her mother's guilt, Lucy White has hit her boiling point. Something's got to give, so she books a room at the exclusive Hotel Indigo spa to let it all go, and leave her worries behind.

Dark and brooding Marco is Indigo's best masseur -- always in demand, always under pressure to "make the ladies feel good." According to the boss, Marco's pay depends on talented hands and loose morals, but lately Marco has had enough. He'll take one last high-paying client, then leave his tired past behind.

But paradise has other plans for both of them.

Once Lucy checks in and falls under Marco's strong touch, she just may never check out. 

OH. MY. LANTA. 

MY PANTIES MAY BE ON FIRE WITH MARCO AND LUCY. LIKE HOLY SHIT.

I CANNOT STOP MY REVIEW FROM BEING IN ALL CAPITALS BECAUSE THAT'S HOW MY MIND IS WORKING RIGHT NOW. 

GET THIS. BUY THIS. LIVE THIS. LOVE THIS. 

I want Hotel Indigo in my hands so I can have Marco's face all over my bookshelf. He is so hot and so beautiful that I can see why he is always in demand. People treat him like crap but I knew that there was something there that needed to unlocked.

Lucy did that for him.

Okay, I don't know what else to say other than to get this book because you will NOT be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars.

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ARC: When Love Breaks - Kate Squires

Published Date: August 30, 2016

Genre: Romance

Synopsis: From the author who brought you That Kiss, That Promise, I Will Catch You, and Tracing Hearts, comes another tale of love and loss.

Elora Foster and Logan Turner never met, until the day she showed up on his doorstep. After a simple, chance encounter, the two embark on a journey that will change both their lives forever.

With good intentions and a heart of gold, Elora has aspirations of being a nurse. But, when she’s hired to take care of Logan, a double amputee, she’s instantly put off by his grouchy demeanor and bad attitude. She’s not sure if taking this job was the right move, or the worst decision of her life.

Logan, who was recently released from the hospital, has no intention of letting anyone take care of him. He’s sure there’s nothing that could change his hopeless situation, so he resigns himself to his fate. When he meets Elora, instant friction begins, but soon, he realizes there's something different about her. Try as he might to behave himself, he finds that his negative attitude upsets her frequently—and to his surprise, it bothers him.

As time moves on, the two become more acquainted, and strong feelings begin to grow, but a road block threatens to derail any relationship that might develop. Just when they think they’ve found a way around it, their lives take a turn for the worse, and they're both faced with a gut wrenching decision which has the potential to tear them apart.

Can she save this lost soul? Can he get over the past enough to see she’s the one? Can they work through the worst problem they’ve ever known, or will the strain be too much?

I actually really enjoyed this book because well, it's Kate Squires. How could I not enjoy her books?

She brings together one of the hardest question for me to answer because I don't know how I feel about it in reality. Don't get me wrong, I loved this book nonetheless. But When Love Breaks really gets to your heart, you just have no choice but to end up falling in love with Logan Turner as his icy cold exterior is melted by Elora Foster's golden warm heart.

Together, they piece together one of the couples that cannot break under any circumstance even as a lot of roadblocks come their way.

Will there be a chance for Logan and Elora?

Only if you read this book, will you find out what happens in this 4.6 out of 5 stars.

ARC: Refrain - Kennedy Ryan (Soul #3)

Release Date: August 15, 2016

Genre: Romance

Synopsis: People dream of a love that runs deep. So deep it feels like it's always been with you, just waiting for the person who'll own your heart and soul forever. So few ever find it, but for Rhyson Gray and Kai Pearson, happily ever after was only the beginning...

One of the biggest rock stars in the world and one of the brightest rising stars make a life together. Sometimes it's glamour-filled days and blissed out nights, but it's mostly staying true in the too-bright glare of the spotlight. It's long stretches where the road is lonely and the work is hard. It's living in a love that's the safest place you know even while danger lurks at your door.

Book 3 of The Soul series is an emotionally-charged epic conclusion that had to be told and should not be missed for fans of this series and this couple!

It took me a while to find the words to describe the unintended sequel to the Soul series. Which is why the review is coming out late.

Rhys and Kai have been my favorite book couple since I discovered them through a random conversation with Kennedy Ryan, a giving and beautiful person on the inside and out. You can't not fall in love with them because of Kai's stubbornness and the love she feels for everyone. She has this quality about her where even if you wrong her, she will still feel compassion for you.

On top of that, Kennedy Ryan gives us the thrill of mystery of "who done it?" throughout. You're figuring that out on top of falling harder for Rhys and Kai. You will want their relationship. You will want them so bad that it is impossible to turn away from the book.

This is a one sit read. Don't budge, don't move, don't speak. Just feel what Kennedy Ryan is feeling.

She drives your mind and soul insane as you continue to unravel this story.

ARC: The Sex Education of ME - LB Dunbar

"LB Dunbar has given us a story that will make you love yourself and reach for what you deserve in life. No matter what stage of life you are in I think we can all relate to the emotions! Emme and Merek will set your world ablaze!"

-Schmexy Girl Book Blog

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Blurb: I’m forty, flabby, and frustrated. Don’t get me wrong, I have a good home, a decent job, and great children. I had a loving marriage for twenty years where we had our ups and downs. It wasn’t perfect; but it wasn’t awful. Then he died. After the grief took its course, and the reality of my life set in, I grew frustrated. It wasn’t the bills or the struggle to keep my interest in my work. It was life without a man – the only man I’d been with for twenty years. And before you go all feminist on me, it isn’t that I can’t be an independent woman, but there are certain areas where a man is necessary. You need a f*ck buddy, my friend said. I didn’t even know what that meant. Is it friends with benefits?, I asked. Better, you don’t even have to be friends, she offered. Boy, did I need an education in the modern workings of dating, and sex. +++++++++++++++++ A coming-of-an-older age novel. Something new from L.B. Dunbar -- a stand alone story!

Review: What a cute novel of finding love where you least expect it.  I think that this is a book that is a coming of age. We all have those days where we feel ugly but Emme makes me feel confident even if she doesn't. 

She sounds beautiful and smart and I wanted to be her. Especially since she got the beautiful man that is teaching her the art of modern sex. 

She wanted something simple. He wanted something more. How often does that happen? 

Dating and sex. Is it really that different? Just kidding, I totally know the difference... *insert cricket noise and awkward side glance* 

I think that this book was a cute one and definitely one should read because LB Dunbar does a fantastic job at creating such a lovely novel. 3.8 out of 5 stars. 

Blog you later and keep reading for more details!

Author Bio: I’d love to say I’ve written for 10,000 hours, and that makes me a pro. But I can’t say that. What I can say is I had a story in my head that wouldn’t go away. I thought typing it in my computer would be the end of things, but it only led to another story and another. I love reading, so characters in my head isn’t something new. What is new is my creation of them. Hope you enjoy my favorites as much as I do. Happy reading!

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ARC: Prisoned - Marni Mann

Release Date: August 24, 2016

Genre: Dark Romance

Synopsis: When I opened my eyes, I was in a cell, my body covered in bruises. Not a jail. I’d been kidnapped and imprisoned. I wasn’t alone. I shared the cell with Garin Woods, the man I’d loved since I was a kid. The man I couldn’t be with because of the secret. A man who would kill me if he found out what that secret was. Someone wanted to torture me. Torture us. One of us deserved it. It wasn’t Garin.   

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Review: Marni Mann has done it again and I loved this book with all my heart. How disgusting and filthy the words were and how dark it turned out to be. How dark and twisted a person's mind can truly be.

Prisoned is truly a book that has been anticipated and will be going on my bookshelves physically. I want that cover on my shelf because i am proud of how dark and twisted my mind is to have enjoyed this book. 

Garin Woods will be placed on your book boyfriends list and his alpha maleness will drive you crazy in the hormones. Kyle is just beautiful on both the inside and outside. She will do anything to protect the ones that she loves. 

My favorite quote from the book is in the picture below. That's just how reality is and how dark life truly is. 

With a 5 out of 5 stars, I will blog you later. 
   

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About the Author

Bestselling author Marni Mann knew she was going to be a writer since middle school. While other girls her age were daydreaming about teenage pop stars, Marni was fantasizing about penning her first novel. She crafts sexy, titillating stories that weave together her love of darkness, mystery, passion, and human emotions. A New Englander at heart, she now lives in Sarasota, Florida, with her husband and their two dogs, who have been characters in her books. When she’s not nose deep in her laptop, working on her next novel, she’s scouring for chocolate, sipping wine, traveling, or devouring fabulous books.  
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ARC: Feyness - E.S. Carter

Release Date: August 23

Genre: Dark Romance

Synopsis: I don't see dead people.

I see you.

I see every incarnation of you.

I see the history of your soul.

I can see your aura soaked in the blood of your previous lives.

Most people are inherently good or evil.

Some flit between darkness and light.

Few can change the fabric of their essence; it's a fight that most are too weak to win.

He was once darkness.

An evil so pure that his very soul is black and yet I am drawn to him like a moth to a flame.

Some days, I feel like I am drowning, the waves of my feelings stealing the very air from my lungs.

Other days, I feel nothing at all.

I'm unsure which is worse; gasping for air or dying from this thirst.

Can you learn to breathe underwater when you find someone worth drowning for?

Feyness is a dark standalone.

Readers of a sensitive disposition may want to step away from the book.

Step away, nothing to see here.

Readers who like to dance on the dark side, come on in and enjoy the ride.

Review: I cannot seem to form the functional words for this book other than that I loved this. I loved Cole. I loved Faye. I loved the story plot.

Words to say for this book cannot be put together. After such innocent tales of her Numbers series, I did not expect this but I loved this, her, and the darkness that enveloped my heart. 

To say that this is a dark stand-alone is so small. Yeah, it is dark but it is deep in that department. 

I am so excited for everyone to read this because it is just something that made me speechless. I loved every single moment of this book: Falling for the characters, the story, and the darkness. 

Take a step into the messed-up world of Feyness. 

With  5 out of 5 stars, I will blog you later. 

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Eli Carter is a mum of three from the U.K.

She is a stay-at-home mum and a part-time advocate for families of children with special needs.

Her life is pretty manic, and she often gets asked, "How do you find the time to write?"

The answer is simple; she never sleeps, but not from lack of trying.

Reading and writing are her therapy, her solace and often the one thing that gets her through the long nights. (That and copious amounts of caffeine and sugar!)

She loves to connect with readers, so please feel free to friend/follow her on Facebook, IG and Twitter or join her reader's group, E's Elite.

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