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I thoroughly enjoyed Siti's newest adventure! It was fun to meet familiar faces as well as get to know new friends and foes as well. Like many readers, I am a big fan of Liam, sair-glider extraordinaire, and I'd love to read more about this special little fellow, not only since he often seems to be the brain of the group.
This series just keeps getting better and better, and I hope there will be more CEC stories in the future. Pretty please?
When Happily Ever After doesn't come easy...
I guess I needed my heart to get broken some more by Felix and Jenna... They both bring a lot of baggage into their new-found family, and not every problem has automatically disappeared the moment they got married.
Janci Patterson and Megan Walker deal with these issues in a way that feels realistic, but both Jenna and Felix do the best they can under the circumstances, which - after dragging me through a pit of despair or two along the way - left me ultimately hopeful. (Well, this is a romance, so there must be a HFN / HEA. It's the law!)
Also: Have I mentioned how much I adore Ty? (Can't wait to read more about him!)
Still, if you are looking for a light and fluffy read, this here isn't it. (There are other books in this series that will tick that particular box a lot better, “Ready to Rumba,” for instance... :) )
One more thing: This is the follow-up to “Everything We Are,” and you need a good dose of backstory for both Jenna and Felix to appreciate this story.
4.5/5 dang-it-you're-breaking-my-heart-AGAIN! stars
Another cute addition to this YA romance series!
I loved Julianna (!) and I found it easy to root for her (who'd have thought...?), but I'll admit that Scott was a bit more of an acquired taste and there were times when I just wanted to shake some sense into the guy... :D
But I really liked how these two complemented each other and it was fun to see them grow (reluctanctly) closer until they finally got their HEA.
4.5/5 what-happens-at-the-paintball-game... stars
I really enjoyed these stories and would love to read more in the series! Liam FTW!
The Earth Concurrence - 4/5 stars
Fun start to a new-to-me series that makes me want to read more. Good thing this is a boxed set! :) I enjoy Julia Huni's writing, her vivid world building, and the way she brings her characters to life. Next, please!
The Grissom Contention - 5/5 stars
What a fun ride! Siti has grown up a lot since the first book in the series, and it was fun to reconnect with old friends from Earth as well as get to know a whole bunch new ones - not to forget a whole new set of (fr)enemies. This was another well-written, entertaining adventure that kept me up way past my bedtime.
The Saha Declination - 5/5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed Siti's latest adventure! It was fun to meet familiar faces as well as get to know new friends and foes as well. Like many readers, I am a big fan of Liam, sair-glider extraordinaire, and I'd love to read more about this special little fellow, not only since he often seems to be the brain of the group.
This series just keeps getting better and better, and I hope there will be more CEC stories in the future. Pretty please?
This was a cute and entertaining read! It was the first book I've read by this author, but it won't be the last - I already have a couple more on my TBR. :)
All the slow-burn feels!
Friends-to-more is one of my favorite tropes, and I simply love the Haven Hallways series - as well as the companion Misfits Remix YA series! And while this book can be read as a standalone, it's even more fun if you have met some of the supporting cast in the previous books.
This sweet and entertaining story made me smile a lot, it had a couple of laugh-out-loud moments, there were plenty of swoons, and it packed quite an emotional punch. I truly felt for Lina, and it was so gratifying to see her grow throughout the story (even though her sheer stubbornness and occasional evasion tactics could be a tad frustrating at times). And Ezra, this epitome of a cinnamon-roll hero, made it sooo easy to root for him. (Also, I adore his family - can I adopt them, like, all of them?)
Can't wait for the next book in this series (or the Misfits... I'm not picky... ;) )!
After reading Felix and Jenna's story (stories, really), I didn't think I would want to see Alec - who truly acted like a douche-canoe extraordinaire - redeem himself. Turns out I was wrong. :)
The reality TV setting certainly played a part in making me feel more sympathetic towards Alec (I felt sorry for - almost - all the contestants). Plus, being privy to his inner monologue and getting to see that he might not be the total jerk he seemed to be helped as well.
I loved Jillian, and her story broke my heart (Janci Patterson and Megan Walker are reallyreally good at that, I must say).
The other contestants and the group dynamics were a hoot (the authors are reallyreally good at that, too! :) ), and their bickering and scheming was highly entertaining. It was also wonderful to meet a couple of old friends. waves at Jason and Su-Lin
Can't wait to read more in the series!
Super cute and sweet + low drama = <3
This was the first story I read by Annah Conwell, but getting to know Zara and Brad, I'd love to read more in the series!
This short and bittersweet prequel novella packs quite an emotional punch. I can't wait to read more about Mia and Brax!
And if you need an idea what kind of hero Brax is, this right here made me fall in love with the guy:
He wasn't equipped to handle this. But she had no one else, so he'd damned well figure it out.
Such a cute (and slightly nerdy! <3) story! I really liked Cin and Josh, and it was fun to see them grow closer and finally get their HEA.
Great start to a new series!
Disclaimer: Enemies-to-lovers is not my favorite trope, and I'm not a big fan of prank wars, either. That being said, this story had all the trademark humor, heart, and heat I've come to expect from Sylvie Stewart, and she didn't disappoint. She made it really easy for me to fall in love with the whole Brooks clan (and Hollis, of course ;) ), and I can't wait to read more books in the series!
4.5 / 5 stars
This is wonderful addition to the “Always in Love” series! The Kelly clan is back, with all the feels, hilarity, and banter I fell in love with in the first book. le swoon
Bonus points for certain not-so-anonymous rockstars making a not-so-subtle cameo as Rae is planning the “wedding of the century.”
A fitting finale to this wonderful series!
To be honest, I wasn't sure if I was going to like the book all that much. Jo hasn't been one of my favorite characters, and I was frankly surprised how much she grew on me. But nerdy, awkward Dax on the other hand had always felt a bit like a kindred spirit (well, except for the musical talent and the fame and fortune :D ), so I was curious how this story would play out. At the beginning, I didn't hink that it would make much sense that these two would end up together. But in the end... well, I stand corrected!
I'm sad to see this series come to an end. I've grown very fond of this “weird herd” - the Rockstars Anonymous group and their significant others.
4.5/5 opposites-attract stars
Fitting conclusion to the series.
In this third and final book of Wylder's story, the Cook brother drama is still going strong. But there are plenty of funny moments, and swoony moments, and in the end, everything seems to fall into place for Wylder and her friends.
Overall, an entertaining read and a fitting finale to the series.
I got hooked by the blurb for this book which sounded right up my reading alley. Though, at times, the conflict felt a bit forced to me and I couldn't quite follow the Sams' logic and reasoning. (Then again: teenagers... shrugs)
Still, the story had its moments, and I enjoyed it. “Operation Mystery Lips” was absolutely ridiculous and entertaining to watch (YMMV).
I'll have to admit though that while the Sams were likeable enough, I wasn't as invested in their romance as I wanted to be. In my book (ha!), cousin Mason stole the show and totally deserves his own story.
Well, this was fun!
While this prequel novella is not a romance, it gives us a good idea of what to expect in the books to come. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the three not-so-run-of-the-mill heroes of this series, and I can't wait for them to find their respective HEAs.
I'll admit it took me a little to really get into the story, but the characters and their witty banter pulled me in. Bash and the “Baker Boys” were well matched by “Princess” Paige, Georgie, and Mia.
Bonus points for the family shenanigans with Bash's little brother and mum. :)
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I'll admit it took me a little to really get into the story, but the characters and their witty banter pulled me in. Bash and the “Baker Boys” were well matched by “Princess” Paige, Georgie, and Mia.
Bonus points for the family shenanigans with Bash's little brother and mum. :)
So many of my favorites in one boxed set!
Disclaimer: I read most of these books individually, and I haven't read Su-Lin's story yet. But I have read and absolutely loved all the other stories in this collection, and they are some of my favorites in the series!
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When We Fell
This prequel broke my heart into tiny little pieces and squished those into a mangled pulp for good measure. There may have been ugly-crying on my part (there totally was ugly-crying...), and it's a good thing the follow-up including a HEA for “Watterpless” is included in this set as well.
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Ex on the Beach
I laughed, I swooned, I cried...
By chapter 2, I was already in serious like with Kim and Blake. I love how they deal with real-life problems as well as purely “Hollywood drama.” Ivy brings lots of pre-teen attitude to the table, and Luke is simply a hoot!
And extra kudos for tackling a topic like mental health in a rom-com! I appreciate how the authors handle both the issues Kim and Blake are struggling with as well as the way the couple is seeking help dealing with them.
My heart is breaking for the two of them, but it makes me immensely happy that both of them are willing to be open and work on their own issues - and that they learn to recognize when they are falling into the patterns that made them split up in the first place.
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The Real Not-Wives of Red Rock Canyon
All. The. Feels. And a perfect SNAFU.
Granted, I wouldn't call wrangling a herd (horde) of catty reality TV stars “normal,” but Jason and Emily, at least, are a two perfectly lovely, likeable protagonists. And their relationship is rock solid, as it should. Until they manage to mess it up and suddenly everything goes horribly wrong. And because these two are just so dang nice and fun and lovely, and care about each other so frakkin much, it is so, so painful to watch.
In contrast, the rest of the cast - especially the Not-Wives - are a hoot, at least for us readers who gets to enjoy the show from faaaar away beyond the fourth wall...
It's the humor and the heart - plus a million little details - that make this book, and the others in the series I've read so far, such a delight to read.
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Chasing Prince Charming
Again, ALL. THE. FEELS!
Honestly, I am SO FULL OF FEELINGS that I don't quite know what to do with them. Belting out “Let It Go!” at the top of my lungs sounds like a good option, actually - I think Rosie's onto something there!
Janci Patterson and Megan Walker have a knack for creating characters that are so easy to root for. By the end of chapter 1, I was thoroughly in like with all of them: Becca, Thea, Rosie, and Nate. By the end of the book, each one of them has managed to steal my heart in their own a special way.
One of my favorite scenes (of oh, so many) is when Thea and Nate have A TALK in chapter 14. That girl... <3
I can't wait to read more books by these two authors, and I'd LOVE to read more about a grown-up Thea - she's a force to be reckoned with!
You had me at “vintage ‘Vette”. :) Though, to be fair, this story drew me in right from the start, and it was easy to root for both Addie and Michael. But frankly it was 12-yo Dan who stole my heart from the moment he appeared on the page (no, not only because he's a kindred ‘Vette fan).
I loved the combination of relatable characters struggling with real-life problems interwoven with the over-the-top family feud and haunted-house shenanigans. Bonus points for the super-groanworthy Dad jokes!
A bit too insta-love-y for me, but cute and fun - and makes me want to read more stories in this series. So... mission accomplished. :)
Gotta love Kaitlyn with a K and Banks!
From their first meet-cute-turned-sour to their well-deserved HEA, I was rooting for this strong shero and her not-so-bad-boy hockey player. While they both hat some stuff to work through - not to mention deal with plenty of career-related snafus - they complemented each other so well, and the banter was just... chef's kiss!
Bonus points for Olivia and Roman from book #1 being the good friends and awesome human beings both Kaitlyn and Banks deserved to have in their corner.
(Also, I can't wait for the next of the Storm Chasers to get their HEA! More, please?)
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Gotta love Kaitlyn with a K and Banks!
From their first meet-cute-turned-sour to their well-deserved HEA, I was rooting for this strong shero and her not-so-bad-boy hockey player. While they both hat some stuff to work through - not to mention deal with plenty of career-related snafus - they complemented each other so well, and the banter was just... chef's kiss!
Bonus points for Olivia and Roman from book #1 being the good friends and awesome human beings both Kaitlyn and Banks deserved to have in their corner.
(Also, I can't wait for the next of the Storm Chasers to get their HEA! More, please?)
Sweet, well-written small-town romance, can be read as a standalone. The first book I've read in this series, but it definitely won't be the last.