Top 10 of 2016 - Best Book Boyfriend of 2016

I've decided to join Two Chicks On Books again this year to count down my favourite books. Throughout the week there will be different list, so without further ado let's get started!

Best Book Boyfriends of 2016 (MUST be from a book released in 2016 and from a book you’ve READ in 2016)

10.

Quaid - Charged by Jay Crownover

9.

Kolton - My Perfect Mistake by Kelly Siskind

8.

Jake - Bedmates by Nichole Chase

7.

Matt - Sunset in Central Park by Sarah Morgan

6.

Vaughan - Dirty by Kylie Scott

5.

Cooper - The One Real Thing by Samantha Young

4.

Garrett - The Deal by Elle Kennedy

3.

Logan - To Love and to Cherish 

by Lauren Layne

2.

Zeb - Built by Jay Crownover

1.

Cormac - The Hurricane by R.J. Prescott

Who was your book boyfriend of 2016?

Top 10 of 2016 - Best Dual POV's of 2016

I've decided to join Two Chicks On Books again this year to count down my favourite books. Throughout the week there will be different list, so without further ado let's get started!

Best Dual POV's Of 2016 (Readers/Bloggers choice. Please fill in the blank with ONE of these topics – Villains, Contemporaries, Dual POV’s, Novellas, Adult titles, New Adult titles, Love Triangles, Couples, Bad Boys or Debuts. REMEMBER – this list MUST be from books you’ve READ in 2016)

10.

Built (Saints of Denver, #1) by Jay Crownover

9.

Irresistibly Yours (Oxford, #1) by Lauren Layne

8.

The Gambler (The Wedding Pact, #3) by Denise Grover Swank

7.

My Perfect Mistake (Over the Top, #1) by Kelly Siskind

6.

Rush by Shae Ross

5.

For Better or Worse (The Wedding Belles, #2)

by Lauren Layne

4.

Miracle on 5th Avenue (From Manhattan with Love, #3)

by Sarah Morgan

3.

Charged (Saints of Denver, #2) by Jay Crownover

2.

Bedmates (American Royalty, #1) by Nichole Chase

1.

The Deal (Off Campus, #1) by Elle Kennedy

All dual POV's in these particular series made them all the more stronger as I was able to get a better understanding of both characters involved in the story.

What's your favourite dual POV novel of 2016?

Top 10 of 2016 - Best Books Read in 2016

I've decided to join Two Chicks On Books again this year to count down my favourite books. Throughout the week there will be different list, so without further ado let's get started!

Best books that I have read in 2016, it doesn't have to have been released in 2016, just a book that I've read in 2016.

10.

Rush by Shae Ross

I really enjoyed reading this book and even though it didn't get the full 5/5 star rating it still made a lasting impression.

9.

The Aftermath (The Hurricane, #2) by R.J. Prescott

An epic read and the only reason why it wasn't higher on the list was that the first one in this series was even better.

8.

Miracle on 5th Avenue (From Manhattan with Love, #3)

by Sarah Morgan

A cute read set at Christmas which I loved reading even if I read it months before Christmas.

7.

To Have and to Hold (The wedding Belles, #1)

by Lauren Layne

This was a really cute and fun read.

6.

Dirty (Dive Bar, #1) by Kylie Scott

This one could've been even closer to the top of the pile this year but the ending was a bit too fast and even though I could forgive it for that, it was the only way I could order my books as I have loved each and everyone on this list.

5.

For Better Or Worse (The Wedding Belles, #2)

by Lauren Layne

Another fun read from Lauren Layne.

4.

Charged (Saints of Denver, #2) by Jay Crownover

I've always enjoyed everything I've read by Jay Crownover but this one was by my favourite of her books.

3.

Bedmates (American Royalty, #1) by Nichole Chase

Such a great read and it helped seeing more from my favourite characters in her other books.

2.

The Deal (Off-Campus, #1) by Elle Kennedy

This book was so good and at times had me laughing out loud.

1.

The Hurricane (The Hurricane, #1) by R.J. Prescott

I absolutely adored this book it was by far my favourite book of the year as well as any other year I just loved it that much. It was so hard to get into any other books after reading this one. 

What was your favourite book of 2016?

Books of August

August was my slowest reading month I've ever done but it was a busy month personally for me as I had a job interview which I was successful and have now started so it's now eaten up my reading time. Plus it was also my sisters birthday so I just haven't had the time to read and I can't see that getting any better next month as I have got extra hours at work and it's my birthday.

Here's what I got through in August:

• Blocked (Blocked, #1) by Jennifer Lane - 3.5/5
• Miracle on 5th Avenue (From Manhattan with Love, #3) by Sarah Morgan - 5/5
• The One Real Thing (Hart's Boardwalk, #1) by Samantha Young - 3.5/5

And the book of the month goes too...

Miracle on 5th Avenue (From Manhattan with Love, #3) 

by Sarah Morgan

Synopsis:

It will take a Christmas miracle for two very different souls to find each other in this perfectly festive fairy tale of New York! Hopeless romantic Eva Jordan loves everything about Christmas. She might be spending the holidays alone this year, but when she's given an opportunity to house-sit a spectacular penthouse on Fifth Avenue, she leaps at the chance. What better place to celebrate than in snow-kissed Manhattan? What she didn't expect was to find the penthouse still occupied by its gorgeous—and mysterious—owner. Bestselling crime writer Lucas Blade is having the nightmare before Christmas. With a deadline and the anniversary of his wife's death looming, he's isolated himself in his penthouse with only his grief for company. He wants no interruptions, no decorations and he certainly doesn't appreciate being distracted by his beautiful, bubbly new housekeeper. But when the blizzard of the century leaves Eva snowbound in his apartment, Lucas starts to open up to the magic she brings…This Christmas, is Lucas finally ready to trust that happily-ever-afters do exist?

I loved every minute of this book and I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves a good romcom.

Books Received in July

 

I received these paperbacks from the publishers and I'm very much looking forward to reading them both.

  

 

Just a few of my netgalley books.

What's your book of the month?

Book Review: Miracle on 5th Avenue (From Manhattan with Love, #3) by Sarah Morgan

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Format: Kindle

Publishers: HQN Books

Published: 29th November 2016

Pages: 384

Genre: Adult, Contemporary Romance, 

Main Characters: Eva, Lucas
Date Read: 8th August - 15th August 2016

Rating Given:

Synopsis:
It will take a Christmas miracle for two very different souls to find each other in this perfectly festive fairy tale of New York! 
Hopeless romantic Eva Jordan loves everything about Christmas. She might be spending the holidays alone this year, but when she's given an opportunity to house-sit a spectacular penthouse on Fifth Avenue, she leaps at the chance. What better place to celebrate than in snow-kissed Manhattan? What she didn't expect was to find the penthouse still occupied by its gorgeous—and mysterious—owner. 
Bestselling crime writer Lucas Blade is having the nightmare before Christmas. With a deadline and the anniversary of his wife's death looming, he's isolated himself in his penthouse with only his grief for company. He wants no interruptions, no decorations and he certainly doesn't appreciate being distracted by his beautiful, bubbly new housekeeper. But when the blizzard of the century leaves Eva snowbound in his apartment, Lucas starts to open up to the magic she brings…This Christmas, is Lucas finally ready to trust that happily-ever-afters do exist?

 I received a review copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I'm not the biggest fan of the covers for this particular series but I do think they have slightly improved as they went along and if I had to pick one that I liked the most this one would be the one I would choose. I like the Christmasy feel to the book which is in keeping with the book. 

From the moment I started this series I was the most excited about reading Eva's book and I'm so glad it lived up to my expectations. I loved every minute of this book from the very beginning to the last word there was just nothing that I didn't enjoy about this book. What I really loved about this book was the connection between the two main characters as even when they where just friends they were good together. Yes, there was moments when Lucas didn't want to acknowledge any kind of feelings he had for Eva but I could still tell there was something there. It wasn't just about love it was also about loss and how people deal with their loss which was a sad part of the story but how everything was written I didn't mind the sadness as it was balanced out with the light heartedness. I loved the ending to this story and the three friends and I hope that there will be a spin off from this series as I'm not ready to say goodbye.

I loved every character with only one new character I knew I already loved these characters but I wasn't sure I was going to love Lucas as much as the others but thankfully I did. He did have his moments but that was understandable with what had happened with him in the past so it was easy to forgive him especially when we see how he treats Eva (well most of the time). Eva has always been my favourite character in this series as she comes across as such a sweet person that would do anything for anyone and I felt so sorry for her with the loss of someone close to her as well as her just wanting to be loved. It was nice to have a bit of a catch up with the previous main characters I just wish they where in it a bit more than what they where.

Overall, I adored this book and it is hands down my favourite of the series.

Book Review: Sunset in Central Park (From Manhattan with Love, #2) by Sarah Morgan

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Format: Kindle

Publishers: HQN Books

Published: 30th August 2016

Pages: 384

Genre: Adult, Contemporary Romance, 

Main Characters: Frankie, Matt
Date Read: 20th June - 26th June 2016

Rating Given:

Synopsis:
In the chaos of New York, true love can be hard to find, even when it's been right under your nose all along… 
Love has never been a priority for garden designer Frankie Cole. After witnessing the fallout of her parents' divorce, she's seen the devastation an overload of emotion can cause. The only man she feels comfortable with is her friend Matt—but that's strictly platonic. If only she found it easier to ignore the way he makes her heart race… 
Matt Walker has loved Frankie for years but, sensing how fragile she is beneath her feisty exterior, has always played it cool. But then he uncovers new depths to the girl he's known forever and doesn't want to wait a moment longer. He knows Frankie has secrets and has buried them deep, but can Matt persuade her to trust him with her heart and kiss him under the Manhattan sunset?

I received a review copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I like this cover more than I did the first cover in this series as I love the same colour in different shades. I do wish there was more to it as for me it's a bit too simple but it is different which is a plus.

I was a bit dubious about reading Frankie and Matt's book as I didn't really warm to Frankie but I did end up liking it just not as much as the first book. It did take a long while to actually get going so for the beginning I didn't think that I was going to enjoy it. It was the middle part of the book that I really enjoyed to the point where I could have easily given it the full 4 stars. The chemistry between Frankie and Matt was there throughout it was just because of all of Frankie's issues that made me feel as though I didn't even want them together. I liked the garden/flowers used in the story which is surprising as I hate anything to do with the garden but the way it was interweaved with story was great. With most of the book being drawn out you would think that the end would also be drawn out but no it felt a little bit too rushed for my liking.

I kind of liked all of the characters but some of them also annoyed me at times. Frankie was the one character that for the most part I just didn't get yes her parents had a bad break-up but I still don't get why she didn't want any relationship because of them as she was also surrounded by her friends family. I loved Matt even more in this book than the first one as he was just so sweet and would do anything for anyone. It was also nice to see more from Paige and Jake but I was surprised that they weren't in it even more since they are best friends and family with the couple. I am really looking forward to Eva's book as she seems like such a sweet girl who just wants to be in love.

Overall, it was a good book I just wished it was a great book.

Book of the Month - June

A bit of a slow reading month and I'm so behind on my reviews but I'll get there in the end. It's been a bit of a hit and miss month with what I've read in June.

Here's what I read in June:

• Edge of Glory (Friendship, Texas, #1) by Magan Vernon - 3/5
• Built (Saints of Denver, #1) by Jay Crownover - 4.5/5
• Pucked (Pucked, #1) by Helena Hunting - 3.5/5
• Sunset in Central Park (From Manhattan With Love, #2) by Sarah Morgan - 3.5/5
• Frozen by L.A. Casey - 3/5

I did DNF another book which was The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows I had to stop it because it was taking awhile to get into then I bought a new book that I couldn't wait to read. I will most likely go back to this book so it's a DNF for now.

And the book of the month goes too...

Built (Saints of Denver, #1) by Jay Crownover

Another book that didn't have a five star read but this one was so close as I almost gave it five stars but there was a moment that annoyed me so I couldn't give it to in the end but it was a very good read that pulled me out of my reading slump even if it was for a little while.

What was your book of the month?

Book Review: Sleepless in Manhattan (From Manhattan With Love, #1) by Sarah Morgan

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Format: Kindle

Publishers: HQN Books

Published: 31st May 2016

Pages: 464

Genre: Adult, Contemporary Romance, 

Main Characters: Paige, Jake
Date Read: 7th May - 11th May 2016

Rating Given:

Synopsis:USA TODAY bestselling author Sarah Morgan introduces a sizzling new trilogy about three best friends embracing life—and love—in Manhattan 
Cool, calm and competent, events planner Paige Walker loves a challenge. After a childhood spent in and out of hospitals, she's now determined to prove herself—and where better to take the world by storm than in the exhilarating bustle of Manhattan? But when Paige is let go from the job she loves, she must face her biggest challenge of all—going it alone.
Except launching her own events company is nothing compared to hiding her outrageous crush on Jake Romano—her brother's best friend, New York's most in-demand date, and the only man to break her heart. When Jake offers Paige's fledgling company a big chance, their still-sizzling chemistry starts giving her sleepless nights. But can she convince the man who trusts no one to take a chance on forever?

I received a review copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

It's a cute cover but not my favourite. I liked the use of the location in the cover as it's a huge part of the story. It does give of a romantic feel to the cover which is what made it cute.

Sleepless in Manhattan was a really cute and enjoyable read however there was a couple of moments that at times annoyed me. I did find it a little while before I was able to get into the story but once it really got going I enjoyed it. The relationship between Paige and Jake was a bit hit and miss as there was times when Jake said/did things that wasn't nice but he also did things for her that was sweet. Once the relationship picked up you could really tell they cared about one another and the chemistry was hot. This book wasn't just about a romantic relationship but also friendship which I think really made this book a really good book as they where there for one another. What I also liked about this book was the set up for book two which I am very much looking forward to reading. The ending was so cute and I was left with a smile on my face.

There was no character that I didn't like although there was moments when I wasn't a huge fan of Jake but he did redeem himself and in the end I could understand where he was coming from. I liked Paige she was such a strong person especially with what she had to go through when she was younger but I do feel that made her the strong character in the end. I loved Paige's brother Matt I just wish he was in it a bit more but with his book coming next that will be sorted out then. Frankie wasn't as fun loving as the other characters but already I can see a story there and I can't wait to find out all about her past. Eva has to be my favourite of the three best friends as she was so sweet and just wanted and believed in love so I can't wait for her book.

Overall, this is such a cute read and I can't wait to continue on with this series I have a feeling it's just going to get better and better.