Cassandra

Just meh....
I read this on Kindle while simultaneously listening to the audiobook from Audible & Whispersync. I'm sorry to have to share any negative comments about a book because books are like children to an author and they truly are a labor of love to them. However, this had so many flaws, contradictions, and holes in it and some of the dialogue and explanations made no sense. I fear that the trigger warnings are exaggerated and may have the opposite effect than intended.

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No proposal should ever begin with these words....

“Shhh. ... Stop fucking talking for a second”

This is the first Neely Kate Mystery book - a 3 book companion series from Rose Gardner's world (Rose Gardner Mysteries and Rose Gardner Investigations). Neely Kate is the main character in this series and she is one of the best developed characters that Denise Grover Swank has ever created, in my opinion. You can't help but fall in love with Neely Kate Rivers Colson's warm, tenacious, and lively spirit. She's the best friend that Rose Gardner could ask for during a time in her life when they both need that. In this book Neely Kate (NK) sets off for her childhood hometown to hopefully dissolve of some shady secrets that have become unburied. She's accompanied by Jed Carlisle, a man with his own shady past. This is where they first start to fall for each other and how Jed cares about NK is so sweet it makes my heart melt. He's very protective of her and is made of the stuff that we would qualify as great book boyfriend material. swoon
I'm sure the Neely Kate Mystery series can be read outside of the other books in Rose Gardner's world, but I would recommend that it be read alongside them in the reading order list that can be found on Denise Grover Swank's website.

I borrowed this book with Kindle Unlimited and purchased the audible version so I could use Whispersync to read and listen simultaneously. I originally gave this book 4 stars, but came back the next day to give it 5 stars instead because I could not stop thinking about it! I usually don't like slow burn romances because I get bored if things go too slowly. However, this book had the perfect build up. It was a very entertaining story and I'm sure that I'll be reading it again in a few years when I've forgotten the details. I would definitely recommend The Wall of Winnipeg by Marianna Zapata to my friends who enjoy romance novels.

I really looked forward to this book after finding out about the accident in Garrett's book; however, I was very disappointed by the lack of romance. Also, sorry to say this, but Zack was a jerk. I loved Kate (FMC) with her adorkableness and sunny personality. There were so many opportunities to take this a bit further when it came to the intimacy between the two and to “show” how Zack apparently felt about Kate. The disappointment I have is real because I know this uber talented author can take us there! She has done it so many times in other books. I just felt so disconnected while reading it because it didn't hit in all the places it could have. All the other characters' relationships were good and lots of fun banter, but what happened romantically (or should I say, “what did not happen”) between the couple made this book just “passable” for me. I'm thankful that I was able to borrow this book on Libby and even listened simultaneously to the audiobook that was available via Libby, too! The audiobook narration was perfectly done.

Hockey hotness! This book is everything! Steamy, funny, sad, exhilarating and just what I needed as the NHL is getting started. Woohoo!
I love the diversity and complexity of the characters in this story and how personalities came right off the pages and into my heart This book really hit home for me because that fear after being totally broken into pieces by a man can be so crushing and real. It's almost paralyzing. Thank you, Kandi, for all the feels in this book. I'm about to start the next book in the series so please keep ‘em coming! ...
And please tell me Will's book is coming soon! <3

I've been trying to put together my thoughts on this book and it has taken me a week since I finished it to really do that. The beginning had me gripped tight as I could almost “feel” the dynamic between Rachel and Jake. However, halfway through the book, I started becoming disinterested because I'm not a “reverse harem” or “why choose?” fan. I had to set aside that bit and really look at what the reasons were that led me to finish this book. Intrigue over the hype surrounding this author and series led me to grab it from KU and after I got used to the parts I wasn't a fan of, I really started to enjoy the depth of the characters and their feelings for their partners. The story was well-written and I liked it enough to finish the series. I'm now reading the next book “Pucking Wild”.

I LOVED THIS SO MUCH! I read the Kindle version while simultaneously listening to the Audible version. It was such a breath of fresh air after the past few thrillers I read. This was so funny and adorable! I wish I could forget it and read it brand new all over again and again! I'd definitely recommend it to all rom-com lovers.

3.5 stars.


I borrowed this book with Kindle Unlimited and, utilizing Whispersync, I simultaneously listened to the Audible version that I was able to purchase at a discount on Amazon. I did have a few issues with the book like the part where Anna says a girl should only date if she's willing to have sex since that's a guy's expectation. For the purpose of this review: “That part is my fault. It's probably a mistake to date someone if I don't want to fuck them. Sex is what any boy will expect.”

smh The way Dean took advantage of Anna really bothered me, too, but I've got a feeling he's going to get what's coming to him just like his father and grandfather did. ;) I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys fiction mafia romance series.

This book came highly recommended and it didn't disappoint! It's listed as an enemies to lovers trope, but I think we soon realize that's not really the case. Like most enemies to lovers books, I believe the love is there for quite a long time, even before the first meeting. I thoroughly enjoyed the Kindle ebook and the audiobook. I gave it a solid 4 stars.

I love Kendall Ryan's writing and this book was an anticipated read for me, but I saved the wrong release date and missed it until Amazon reminded me it was available. I was very happy to get it downloaded because it's such a sweet story. BUT that meddling mother drove me bonkers! I became so frustrated with her that I was sitting here yelling at her while reading about her antics! The ‘tea' just about made me fall out of my bed as I was reading. No lie! Lol!! I couldn't believe it! So funny and frustrating at the same time! That was so messed up for her to do! Alright, I know it's fiction, but seriously, some authors write from personal circumstances. I hope no one ever did that to Kendall Ryan. Lol! Anyway, this is a nice one and I'd highly recommend it.

I really enjoyed this book. I remember entering the giveaway thinking this book was going to be right up my alley. I wasn't wrong. It had a nice mix of romance and undercover excitement as a team investigated the human trafficking of high school students. I look forward to more. The main characters in this book are from Catherine Bybee's First Wives series and that happens to be a series of hers that I have not had the pleasure of reading yet. I plan to begin that series soon.

My review may have spoilers if you haven't finished the book:

This one hit me in the feels! The horrors of the Falcone boys' childhood and what Kiara endured left me gutted! I wasn't a Nino fan in Twisted Loyalties, but he sure redeemed himself in Twisted Emotions. I can't wait to read the follow-up. These books are getting better as they drop! I'm so fully invested now.

2019 Summer Reading Challenge
- Past love: Reread a book you loved when you were younger.
- Primary reading: Read a book with a number or color in the title.

Thank you to Ginny Baird & Sourcebooks for mailing me this book via the Goodreads giveaway.

This story does resemble the beloved romcom “While You Were Sleeping” in many ways, but it is so much more! Katie, a man's waitress, agrees to do him a favor and to keep the secret of being his fake girlfriend for Christmas so his great aunt will refrain from setting him up again with a possible love match. Fate ensues and the mix-up is such a delightful read. I enjoyed it very much. It's a clean contemporary romance and with Mexican familia roots.

There are so many books on my TBR list, and I'm currently reading 2 others, but I loved this book when I read it 8 1/2 years ago and the nerdy brain science loving part of me that was awakened this year after my incident is craving all this book has to offer. It's such an interesting and poignant story.

This is such a great book! I'm so glad I read it again! This time I also listened to the audio version that I borrowed via Libby while simultaneously reading the text on my Nook app. There are sad moments and happy little victories that teach us how much we take for granted each day. I'd definitely recommend this to my like-minded book friends. There is no doubt in my mind that I'll pull this out again in a few years to read for the 3rd time.

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah is one of the best books I've read this year. This book made me laugh, cry, and get really angry - once or twice these responses happened simultaneously. Kristin Hannah has such impeccable talent for putting her readers right there in the room with the characters in her stories. The emotions are still raw from finishing this book over an hour ago. I borrowed Firefly Lane from the library using the Libby app and I listened to the audio recording, too. The audio production is incredible! I highly recommend listening to it. I just ordered a copy of the book, because I know I'll read it multiple times - it will be my version of LOTR. ;-)

On hold, because Libby app didn't allow enough time to read this entire book.

Loved this! Be forewarned: this book is not a standalone. This book holds Episodes 1 - 37. The serial continues with Book Two, which has Episodes 38-66. It was free to read & listen on Kindle Unlimited. The audio is narrated by multiple voices and it's awesome!

I absolutely adored this! I wish I had known about it last year, but Amazon just recommended it to me this year along with Stella's story so I'm going to read her Christmas novella now. I'm reading them back to back so that might make them even more fun and special. Thanks to Rebecca Jenshak and Kindle Unlimited, I'm totally enjoying my Christmas Eve!

This book starts off with a BANG! And then you are hooked! It is hilarious! It has all the feels. This is an angsty and sugary sweet love story of a totally irresistible single dad with an adorable daughter who are taken with a local business owner/neighbor who owns a tattoo parlor. I recommend this book to readers of rom com books and to anyone who has ever loved books by the dynamic writing duo of Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward. I've read all the books they have cowritten and this one ranks at the top of my faves. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I just finished my first “Jennifer Sucevic hockey romance” which was on my list of hockey romance authors to check out. However, the only thing intriguing about this book for me was “the list” the FMC wrote of all the things she wanted to do while she was in college. She was more interested in her studies and going to med school than she was about going to parties and hanging with her brother's team mates. Her list was found by a guy she was sort of enemies with, but not really.Their families were friends and they grew up together and apparently there was something there between them for a while, but they didn't recognize it. I love “enemies to lovers” so I borrowed it via Kindle Unlimited. However, there wasn't enough angst for me to solidify the “enemies” part, or “frenemies” even. The audiobook was available on Kobo Plus Listen so I grabbed that and the narration was great, but the whole story line was just ok.

This was a fun book to read. I really enjoyed it. I borrowed it via Kindle Unlimited and read it on my iPad utilizing the Kindle app. I hope to leave a more detailed review later.
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Now that I've completed the Seasons of Revenge series, thus far, I have to say that this first book was my most favorite. The MCs were both likable and that gave me a more vested interest in seeing what happens to them both. I also loved seeing the FMC get revenge on her jerk of an ex. I'll definitely be recommending this to friends.

I loved this one! It was romantic and parts of it were poignant, real hard hitting, and emotional, but it wasn't too “gushy” and I was here for it. LJ Shen did a great job with this book and it will make a fantastic movie, IMHO. Read via Kindle Unlimited with Audible with the Whisper Sync feature. ♥️

I really enjoyed reading this installment of the Flesh and Fire novels. I cannot wait until the next book in the series is out! You might want to throw the book against the wall in some places, but you really have to stick with reading it to the end, regardless. Everything will make more sense than it did in A Shadow In The Ember. In the end I wanted to cry that it was over. I think this is the last book series I will read after each installment comes out. I can't handle waiting. It's so hard because JLA's books are SO excellent! Love them all!

This Danielle Steel work of fiction was so much fun to read. I especially loved the chaos from the dogs and Benjie. Having a character like this in my own family and encountering his “tornados” from time to time made the Whittiers' home activity something I could relate to. The book made me smile. Great character development for all the siblings made this book an entertaining delight! Thanks to Random House for the free Kindle copy.