This was a crazy busy week at work for me. I ended up working a lot. However, I was able to read two ARCs, a Rom Com recommended by an author's newsletter, and I finally started the Broken Crown trilogy. As a result, I had an amazing week. Lauren Blakely's finale of her Men of Summer series gave me an epic love story, an awesome HEA and a happy heart. Tawna Fenske's next installment in the Juniper Ridge series sees Lauren reunite with Nick when they are both finally on the same page. Erin McCarthy's book made me laugh and gave me a sweet HEA. And I am completely sucked into Maria Luis' Broken Crown series. You can bet that I am reading the next book now. Keep reading to see my reviews of these fantastic books. I wish you happy reading and an endless TBR.
Winning With Him (Men of Summer #2) by Lauren Blakely
#MaleMaleRomance #SportsRomance #SecondChance #Duet #ARC
5 STARS
This is book 2 of the Men of Summer duet and continues the
story of Declan and Grant. This series
needs to be read in order. It is written
in first person from an alternating dual POV.
One of my favorite things to read about in romance is
personal growth the characters go through so they can be the best part of the
relationship in their HEA. This book has
that in spades. Gah!!!! Grant and Declan both grow so much over the
course of their time apart. They both
become who they need to be to succeed in a mature and loving relationship. I love that the author gave them this time to
grow and have a shot at success together.
This book packs some serious heat, some deeply intimate non-physical
moments between the characters, love, romance, friendship, and some
laughs. This story is deep, thorough,
and emotional. I laughed, swooned,
melted, ached, and loved right along side these beautifully written men. It takes five years for these two to go from
attraction and passion to deep and consuming love. Their love makes me so happy. This author always
does such a great job with both sports romance and her male/male couples and
this book is the pinnacle of both. I
absolutely loved it.
#SecondChance #RomanticComedy #FamilySeries #ARC
5 STARS
Lauren and Nick have a history. Their history includes love, passion, hurt,
misunderstanding, and embarrassment.
Lauren and Nick have a future, but it is a future they must work a
little to get. Their story is written in
first person from an alternating dual POV.
The author does an excellent job showing the reader the love
that Nick and Lauren used to have, while also allowing the reader to feel the
hurt and embarrassment of their breakup.
I appreciated that Nick and Lauren have inside jokes and ways of
communicating that they developed before that allow them to still know each
other now. I love how they both have
some issues with their parents yet are close with their siblings. I appreciated the family dynamics at
play. Set in the world of a reality TV
show/social experiment, there are many funny secondary characters and events
that arise that made me laugh.
Nick and Lauren have chemistry and passion between them as
well as feelings that never really went away.
I love that they get a second chance at their HEA. I was especially thankful to the author for
giving us a story that demonstrated perfectly how people grow over time. I love that though they were always in love,
that they were not where they each needed to be to be together before. I love that they were both able to grow in a
way that when the right time did come, they fit together perfectly. This was a sweet and spicy book that warmed
my heart and sets us up for the next books in the series. I can’t wait.
The Player and the Bookworm (Legends #2)
by Erin McCarthy
#SportsRomance #OneNightStand #SuprisePregnancy #RomanticComedy
4.5 STARS
Olek and Sydney meet on New Year's Eve and end up sharing a night that changes their lives forever. Their story is written in first person from an alternating dual POV. In addition, the reader is treated to a couple of sections written from Dak's POV, which are highly entertaining.
Olek and Sydney have chemistry for days. They have hot and passionate moments together and then go their separate ways. That is, until Sydney is late and a baby is imminent. I loved how Sydney handled the surprise. In some ways, her analytical and studious character communicates very effectively. In others, both characters have to learn new communication skills because of their parental baggage with their mothers. I love how possessive Olek is of Sydney, even at the beginning. I appreciated how his bossiness could be exciting for Sydney while at the same time be less than ideal. I love that they both have fears and doubts about becoming parents, like most people do. I loved the scenes at the doctors' office and I especially enjoyed their conversations trying to come up with the names for the baby. They both learn a lot about each other and themselves over the course of the pregnancy and I loved their super sweet HEA.
5 STARS
| Written in first person from multiple POV, this novella prequel sets up the Broken Crown series. Readers learn how Aileen becomes connected to the crown, how she meets William, and what oath is taken. I am seriously looking forward to reading the rest of the series which feels like it has been on my list forever. |
Road to Fire (Broken Crown Trilogy #1) by Maria Luis
#RomanticSuspense #DarkRomance #FamilySeries
5 STARS
Secrets. Lies. Loyalty. Betrayal. Hate. Love. Passion. Pain. Fire. Ice. Danger. Destruction. Love.
The first book in the Broken Crown Trilogy, this book tells the story of Saxon Priest and Isla Quinn. It ends with their HEA. There is an underlying story which runs through all three books in the series and the books should be read in order. This book does end with a tiny cliffhanger involving the over-arching subplot of the series. It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV.
This book weaves a story that takes place in a reimagined history of England. There are complicated layers of secrets, lies, manipulations, and danger at play. I loved the twists and turns throughout the story. I adored Isla. Though she is somewhat naïve at times, I love how fierce and brave she is. Her courage and determination are remarkable. She is a smart cookie with balls of steel. Saxon is tough and has had a difficult life. I appreciated that the author gives the reader a solid picture of what has happened in his life to make him who he is today. I loved reading about the relationship dynamics between the three brothers. I love the subplot of danger and conflicted loyalties. The heat and passion between the Saxon and Isla is intense and satisfying. Your Kindle may melt a bit.
I was not sure how the author was going to breach the divide between Saxon and Isla to get to their HEA. I really could not put the book down till I knew the answer, and I loved how she worked it out. I put off reading book one till book three was almost here. In hindsight, I should have read it when it released and just read it again now. This is a series I am sure to read more than once.
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