Book Review: Ripped by Sarah Morgan

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Format: e-arc

Publishers: Harlequin: Cosmo Red Hot Reads

Published: 1st December 2013

Pages: Unknown

Genre: Adult, Romance, 18+ age group

Main Characters: Hayley, Nico

Date Read: 18th November 2013

Rating Given:

 

Blurb:

"Wardrobe malfunction" doesn't begin to cover it.

With a rip louder than the "I dos," Hayley's hideous bile-yellow bridesmaid dress explodes. She's always had enviable curves, but nearly naked wasn't quite the look she'd been going for at her ex's wedding.

She's rushed from the altar under the best man's designer tux jacket. Hayley's expecting a blast of icy disapproval from sexy, sophisticated Niccolò Rossi—his usual reaction to anything she does. What she gets is a kiss that nearly melts what's left of her polyester nightmare gown.

It's impossible on a million levels. Exuberant engineer Hayley and buttoned-up lawyer Nico have never seen eye to eye—but skin to skin? Oh, mio… So when Nico shows up at her flat on Christmas Day to give her a fabulous gift—himself—Hayley's delighted to do the unwrapping. But it's just a holiday fling. By New Year's Day, she'll come back to her senses…unless Nico's sensual skills tear away all her resolve.

I stumbled across this on Netgalley and though it sounded like a fun read so thought I would give it a try but not expecting to love it as much as I did.

I do like the composition of the cover which I feel makes it stand out but what I love the most is the red tie as it really does stand out.

When I fist started this book it was a bit late at night so I thought I would just read a little bit just to see if I even liked it but then just over an hour later I had finished it, yes it is a short book but it was down to the content that had me enthralled with the book. There was quite a lot of times when I was laughing out loud which I really enjoyed as I haven't read many books that are very humorous like this one was. The romance side of the story did seem a bit out of the blue but I didn't mind as you could feel the chemistry flying off the pages. One of the best novellas I have read in a long time so glad I gave it a try.

At first I wasn't sure about Hayley as who in there right mind would be a bridesmaid for an ex-boyfriend she just didn't seem right but the more we get to know her the more her humour comes out making her a great character. Nico I loved he is like all those alpha male characters we've met before but I don't care as I was really drawn to him. There was a couple of other side characters but they wasn't in it much it was mainly about these two characters and I loved them.

Overall it was a fab and fun read that I would recommend to anyone over the age of 18.

 

Waiting on Wednesday #11

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Here's this week's book I can't wait for...

 

 Bitter Sweet Love (The Dark Elements #0.5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Release Date: 1st December 2013

In a sizzling prequel novella to her new series THE DARK ELEMENTS, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout draws readers into the extraordinary, irresistible world of Wardens and demons.

Dez wasn't just Jasmine's crush. A gargoyle Warden like Jas, he helped her come to terms with her destiny—fending off demons and maintaining balance between good and evil. He was her everything...right until the moment he disappeared without a trace. It didn't help that Jas's father had just announced that she and Dez would one day be mated. Hard not to take that personally.
And now he's back, three years older, ten times hotter, ready to pick up exactly where they left off. But Jas isn't taking that risk again. Dez has seven days to meet all her conditions and earn back her trust. Seven days filled with terrifying danger and sweet temptation. Seven days to win her heart—or shatter it all over again...

Seeing as this is the novella I thought I would also add the first one in this series.

 

White Hot Kiss (The Dark Elements #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Release Date: 25th February 2014 

 

One kiss could be the last.

Seventeen-year-old Layla just wants to be normal. But with a kiss that kills anything with a soul, she's anything but normal. Half demon, half gargoyle, Layla has abilities no one else possesses.

Raised among the Wardens—a race of gargoyles tasked with hunting demons and keeping humanity safe—Layla tries to fit in, but that means hiding her own dark side from those she loves the most. Especially Zayne, the swoon-worthy, incredibly gorgeous and completely off-limits Warden she's crushed on since forever.

Then she meets Roth—a tattooed, sinfully hot demon who claims to know all her secrets. Layla knows she should stay away, but she's not sure she wants to—especially when that whole no-kissing thing isn't an issue, considering Roth has no soul.

But when Layla discovers she's the reason for the violent demon uprising, trusting Roth could not only ruin her chances with Zayne…it could brand her a traitor to her family. Worse yet, it could become a one-way ticket to the end of the world. 

I can't wait for these books they sound like they are going to be epic. Not long now for the novella but still a few more months for the first one!

 

What's your WOW? 

 

Waiting on Wednesday #10

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Here's this week's book I can't wait for...

 

Don't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Release Date: 15th April 2014

 

Samantha is a stranger in her own life. Until the night she disappeared with her best friend, Cassie, everyone said Sam had it all-popularity, wealth, and a dream boyfriend.

Sam has resurfaced, but she has no recollection of who she was or what happened to her that night. As she tries to piece together her life from before, she realizes it's one she no longer wants any part of. The old Sam took "mean girl" to a whole new level, and it's clear she and Cassie were more like best enemies. Sam is pretty sure that losing her memories is like winning the lottery. She's getting a second chance at being a better daughter, sister, and friend, and she's falling hard for Carson Ortiz, a boy who has always looked out for her-even if the old Sam treated him like trash.

But Cassie is still missing, and the facts about what happened to her that night isn't just buried deep inside of Sam's memory-someone else knows, someone who wants to make sure Sam stays quiet. All Sam wants is the truth, and if she can unlock her clouded memories of that fateful night, she can finally move on. But what if not remembering is the only thing keeping Sam alive?

I forgot I even had this on my wishlist until recently and now reading that blurb again tells me that is was a good idea to be on my wishlist now I just need April to get here so I can read it!

 

Showcase Sunday #66

Showcase Sunday is a weekly Meme that I am taking part of. This weekly meme is hosted by Vicky over at Book, Biscuits and Tea and for more info click on the SS image which will take you straight to the blog. Click images to take you to Goodreads.

 

Physical Books

 

 

 

Kindle Books Bought

 

 

Free Kindle Books

 

 

 

earcs

  

 

  

 

 

Waiting on Wednesday #9

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Here's this week's book I can't wait for...

 

 

Broken (Avena #2) by Marianne Curley

Release Date: 4th November 2014 (US date)

 

 

Blurb from Goodreads:

 

Following Ebony's discovery of her angelic lineage, and Nathaneal's narrow victory over Prince Luca, the two can finally enjoy their new-found love. But Ebony's friend Jordan is angry that he’s lost the girl of his dreams.

Then Prince Michael arrives from Avena to arrest Nathaneal for breaking Avena law in revealing his powers to the enemy. At last, Jordan can plant doubt in Ebony's mind about his romantic rival. Desperate to find out what happened to her adoptive parents, Ebony lets Jordan persuade her that new teacher Mr. Xavier can introduce her to her real father. Disaster follows, and Ebony finds herself at the center of another epic battle in the realm of Avena itself.

Fantastical and emotionally powerful, this angelic romance series is rapidly winning enthusiastic fans.

I really enjoyed the first book in the Avena series, Hidden. A really great Angel book that I just can't wait to continue, the only thing is we have a whole year to wait for it, so definitely a long wait.

What are you Waiting on?

 

 

BOTM #25

I have now finished work so I have had a bit of a better month of reading although I'm still slow at reading! Here's the books that I read in October:

• Quantum Entanglement (Interchron #2) by Liesel K. Hill - 3/5
• Mia's Return (Destiny's Trinities #2) by Teal Ceagh - 1.5/5
• Origin (Lux #4) by Jennifer L. Armentrout - 5/5
• Vampire World by Rich Douglas - 1/5
• Definitely, Maybe in Love by Ophelia London - 5/5
• Beg (Songs of Submission #1) by C.D. Reiss - 2/5
• Trouble Comes Knocking by Mary Duncanson - 4/5

And the book of the month is...

 

This month's boo of the month was a hard one as there was a couple of books that where 5/5 but in the end I went for the book as I just fell in love with the whole book there was nothing wrong with it in my eyes. For my full review click here.

Showcase Sunday #65

Showcase Sunday is a weekly Meme that I am taking part of. This weekly meme is hosted by Vicky over at Book, Biscuits and Tea and for more info click on the SS image which will take you straight to the blog. Click images to take you to Goodreads.

 

Physical Books

 

I have had this on my wishlist for ages and now thanks to RISI I now have my very own copy.

 

Kindle Books Bought

 

 

I received a book voucher from a swap and thought I would get the rest of this series so that I can start the first one soon.

 

Free Kindle Books

 

  

 

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