Book Review: Lick (Stage Dive, #1) by Kylie Scott

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Format: Kindle earc

Publishers: Pan Macmillan

Published: 8th May 2014

Pages: 304

Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance, 

Main Characters: Evelyn, David
Date Read: 6th January - 10th January 2015

Rating Given:

Synopsis:
Waking up in Vegas was never meant to be like this.
Evelyn Thomas's plans for celebrating her twenty-first birthday in Las Vegas were big. Huge. But she sure never meant to wake up on the bathroom floor with a hangover to rival the black plague, a very attractive half-naked tattooed man in her room, and a diamond on her finger large enough to scare King Kong. Now if she could just remember how it all happened.
One thing is certain, being married to one of the hottest rock stars on the planet is sure to be a wild ride.

I requested this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The cover for this book is stunning as the use of colours especially in the tattoo make this cover stand out. I would say it was the cover that drew me into wanting to read this book.

As soon as I started this book I was completely drawn into this book, I just didn't want to put it down and when I had to I was thinking about it. Was there flaws? Yes Did I mind those flaws? No. I was thinking about having to lower the rating I gave it but I couldn't do it as I was too enthralled with the story that I was able to forgive the never knowing what happened before they got married. The other thing I was able to forgive was the way in which one minute Evelyn hated David then the next minute she was forgive him his not so nice moments. I loved that this book started with the marriage and then they got to know one another as it was different to other books that I have read. The chemistry between Evelyn and David really did sizzle and you could tell how they felt for one another even if they didn't realise it themselves. I would have loved to have read this from alternating pov's as I really need to get inside David's head to see what he was thinking. The ending was perfect for this story and I do hope that we get to see more of these two in the next books which I'm sure we will. Fingers crossed.

I loved almost all of the characters. Evelyn was a great female character who was insecure about herself as well as not being this stick thin woman it made a refreshing change. Evelyn was a sweet person who at times I felt sorry for especially when people would call her for her weight. There was times when I wanted to slap her though but I guess in the end I could see where she was coming from. David I absolutely adored and he broke my heart a little bit at the beginning when Evelyn forgot about everything that happened between them. There was times when he acted like a jerk but like Evelyn by the end I understood why he acted the way he did. I liked that we got a little introduction to the rest of the band even if some of them I wasn't quite sure about but I'm sure that will change as it started to change with Jimmy. Mal has to be my favourite so I'm glad that it's his book next.

Overall this was an amazing start to the Stage Dive series and I can't wait to find out more about the rest of the band. I am also looking forward to reading other series from the amazing Kylie Scott.

Showcase Sunday #109

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.

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I never did a Showcase last week as I didn't get many books so I have added them to this weeks Showcase Sunday post.

Physical Books

 

I have been after Dorothy Must Die for awhile now so once I had my missing amazon gc I just had to get it. I also got a hardback of Dead of Winter which I am looking forward to reading I just need to read book 2 first. Does anyone know if there's any more in the Arcana Chronicles?

Kindle Books

  

I am so happy about getting all three of these kindle books I can't wait to start them.

Free Kindle Books

  

 

Review Kindle Books

  

  

What did you receive this week?

Waiting on Wednesday - The Substitute by Denise Grover Swank

"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...

The Substitute (The Wedding Pact, #1) 

by Denise Grover Swank

Expected Publication: 21st January 2015

Synopsis:
The first book in a humorous contemporary romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Denise Grover Swank. 
Megan Vandemeer meant to tell her parents about her broken engagement, but a month and a half later she finds herself boarding a plane home to her wedding. Having stretched avoidance to its limits, it's time to come clean--a terrifying prospect since her mother is sure to blame her rather than her cheating, emotionally frigid ex. A couple of drinks and two Dramamine later, Megan finds herself spilling her sob story to the tall, dark, and handsome stranger in the seat next to her. 
With only one week left to save his business, Josh McMillan boards a plane to Kansas City in a last-ditch effort, leaving the details to chance. An unexpected answer is delivered in the form of the beautiful brunette beside him. Though she’s completely loopy, her honesty, openness, and humor charm him. So when she passes out before landing, he helps her off the plane--a good deed that leads to a colossal misunderstanding. Her parents assume he’s her fiancé. In a twist of fate, the mix-up might help Josh save his business, so he plays along, figuring he can help Megan too. All he has to do is stage a public break up convincing enough to appease her mother. 
Josh is only supposed to be a substitute groom, but the more time he and Megan spend together, the more their pretend engagement starts to feel real…and the less they want to break it off. Can a relationship that began as a farce turn into happily ever after?

I have only read one book by Denise but I loved it so much I always look out for more from her and when I came across this one I thought it sounded so good that I am now really excited about it, not long to wait now!


What are you waiting on? 

Book Review: A New Beginning (Starting Over, #1) by Brenda Kennedy

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Format: Kindle

Publishers: Lulu.com

Published: 4th April 2014

Pages: 238

Genre: Adult, Contemporary Romance, 

Main Characters: Angel, Mason
Date Read: 3rd January - 6th January 2015

Rating Given:

Synopsis:
Angel Perez had a second chance at a new beginning. After the death of her Aunt Rosie, Angel followed the instructions of her aunt and packed up only a few of her belongings and headed to Florida. After moving into her Aunt Rosie's small cottage on Siesta Key Beach, she was quickly adjusting to her new life. After finding a job at an insurance company, Angel became friends with the two owners, Sara Roberts and Brea Kinsley. Sara and Brea made it their mission to fix Angel up on a blind date with their very handsome and single friend Mason Myles. Afraid that her past would catch up with her, Angel lived a very private life. When she met the tall, dark, and handsome Dr. Mason Myles, she knew she wouldn't be able to resist him. He swept her off her feet with his sexy, dimpled smile and charm. Living on the run from a very abusive boyfriend, Jim Davis, Angel lived in fear that Jim would somehow find her. After she revealed her abusive past and fears to Mason, Mason vowed to protect her.

I bought this from Amazon UK for free so I jumped at the chance as it sounded like my kind of book.

I'm not sure about this cover as I don't feel like it reminds me of the story which is what I always prefer in book covers and if they don't I would want them to stand out but this one doesn't do that, and I can barely see the cover.

When I first started this book I found it hard to get into as it was far too descriptive making it drag a little bit. There didn't seem to be anything happening for quite some time and when things did pick up they where a little too glossed over for my liking. Even though those bits annoyed me I did find myself getting addicted to the story and wanting to find out what was going to happen next even if it was a little predictable. I kind of liked the romance side of it as even though they seemed to like each other straight away there was still a slow build up of the relationship. I did find these two cute together and would do anything for one another. I actually liked that the manner in which the domestic violence was written although I do feel like it could have been a little more realistic in the was she got away. The ending was definitely a cliffie that has made me NEED to see what is going to happen I really do wish it hadn't ended in that way.

I liked most of the characters for the most part but there was just something that made them feel unrealistic pretty much everyone was just too nice. Angel was a sweetheart but she did seem too nice especially after what she had been through for me she should have been untrustworthy to pretty much everyone but she wasn't and she welcomed new people into her life. Mason was another sweetheart but he did seem too good to be true.

Overall I enjoyed this book in parts but the ending did leave me wanting more.

The Substitute by Denise Grover Swank: Release Day Information

The Substitute: The Wedding Pact #1

by Denise Grover Swank

The first book in a humorous contemporary romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Denise Grover Swank.

Megan Vandemeer meant to tell her parents about her broken engagement, but a month and a half later she finds herself boarding a plane home to her wedding. Having stretched avoidance to its limits, it's time to come clean--a terrifying prospect since her mother is sure to blame her rather than her cheating, emotionally frigid ex. A couple of drinks and two Dramamine later, Megan finds herself spilling her sob story to the tall, dark, and handsome stranger in the seat next to her.

With only one week left to save his business, Josh McMillan boards a plane to Kansas City in a last-ditch effort, leaving the details to chance. An unexpected answer is delivered in the form of the beautiful brunette beside him. Though she’s completely loopy, her honesty, openness, and humor charm him. So when she passes out before landing, he helps her off the plane--a good deed that leads to a colossal misunderstanding. Her parents assume he’s her fiancé. In a twist of fate, the mix-up might help Josh save his business, so he plays along, figuring he can help Megan too. All he has to do is stage a public break up convincing enough to appease her mother.

Josh is only supposed to be a substitute groom, but the more time he and Megan spend together, the more their pretend engagement starts to feel real…and the less they want to break it off. Can a relationship that began as a farce turn into happily ever after?

The Substitute buy links

January 11, 2015

iBooks: http://bit.ly/1umqo38

January 21, 2015

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1z2IStB

Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1sALL2z

Amazon AU http://bit.ly/1EdMrQK

Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/ZJSDk5

Google Play: http://bit.ly/1wXQ2BL

Kobo and B&N to come

Book Review: Goodness and Light (Christmas in New York, #4) by Patty Blount

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Format: Kindle arc

Publishers: Tule Publishing Group

Published: 11th November 2014

Pages: 133

Genre: Adult, Contemporary Romance, 

Main Characters: Elena, Lucas
Date Read: 1st January - 2nd January 2015

Rating Given:

Synopsis:
Thirteen years ago, two teens met on the ramp to Ground Zero, on a cold and snowy day, strangers bonding in a moment of grief. The boy pressed a crystal snowflake ornament into the girl’s hand and disappeared into the crowd, unaware that his simple act of kindness saved her from the guilt that threatened to consume her.
Since losing her mom, Elena Larsen hasn’t set foot in New York City -- until now. Agreeing to help her sister prepare for her baby’s birth seems like a good way to spend Christmas and Elena vows not to let the monstrous guilt that weighs on her heart ruin everything. But those plans go awry when she meets Lucas Adair, a man whose own grief and guilt just might rival her own.
When Elena discovers Lucas is the boy who gave her that crystal snowflake all those years ago, she can’t accept it as the sign Lucas believes it to be. For her, it means only one thing --- even beyond the grave, her mother can never forgive Elena for breaking her heart.
For Lucas, New York is hallowed ground that he can never leave. He spends his days working in the Financial District and his evenings volunteering and it’s almost enough to help him forget what he did. Lucas knows better than to make plans with a woman who will soon be leaving, yet can’t help himself. There’s something about Elena that pulls him in. He doesn’t put much faith in signs but even he starts to believe Elena is his absolution. Now, he only has to convince her.

The last in the Christmas in New York series which was given to me in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley.

Another cover that's similar to the rest in the series but with new images which look cute and heart warming but I don't think that the couple at the top are fitting for the couple in the story.

This was definitely saved the best until last as this book was amazing and the only thing I could say against it was that I wished it was longer just so I could get more. I felt like I was on a rollercoaster ride which kicked off from the moment I started it, I was crying by chapter two and towards the end I was in floods of tears. I like it when a book can make me feel emotions as I feel as though the author has taken me completely into the world that they had created. Out of all the books that I have read in this series this one is by far my favourite story as the romance part of the story was beautifully written but also there was more to the story as it was also about the way in which they where coping with grief. The use of signs was a great addition as I like to believe that there are signs out there we just need to know how to notice them. I loved the ending as it was so cute and heart warming and then the little epilogue at the end was a great way to end the series with hope that there is another one to come as I would love to see Kara get her Happy Ever After.

I adored the characters every single one of them. Elena was one of the girls that wasn't in many of the other books like the other girls so I was looking forward to get to know her. She had a lot of issues to deal with but apart from that I thought she was a great character. Lucas was amazing and like Elena thought I too thought he was too good to be true but the more we got know him the more that we find out why he is the way he is which did shock me but I still couldn't help but love him. I loved that we got to see more of the girls from the previous books but there was also more of Kara which was nice to see and we also got introduced to new characters and I loved them just as much as the main characters especially Al.

Overall this was an amazing story and I would highly recommend it. This is my first Patty Blount book that I have read and with her sensitive and beautiful story I know I will have to read more from her as this was an amazing book. 

Book of the Month #39

I had a pretty decent December reading month which I think has more to do with a few of the books where short stories.
Here's what I read in December:

• Off Campus (Bend or Break, #1) by Amy Jo Cousins - 2.5/5
• The Perfect Christmas by Kate Forster - 3/5
• Feel by Karen-Anne Stewart - 4.5/5
• Opposition (Lux, #5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout - 5/5
• Christmas is Cancelled (Christmas is Cancelled, #1) by Aurelia B. Rowel - 3.5/5
• Maybe This Christmas (O'Neil Brothers, #3) by Sarah Morgan - 5/5
• Dashing Through the Snow by Paige Rion - 3/5
• This Christmas (Christmas in New York, #1) by Jeannie Moon - 4/5
• All I Want For Christmas (Christmas in New York, #2) by Jennifer Gracen - 3/5
• A Light in the Window (Christmas in New York, #3) by Jolyse Barnett - 3/5
• Reread - Come Back To Me by Mila Gray - 5/5

And the book of the month is...

 

I loved both of these end of series that I just couldn't pick one book as they are both completely different but amazing in their own way.

Happy New Year to everyone and I hope you all have a fantastic 2015!