Beautiful Savages by J. Capulet
ARC: Release Date-9/14/21 9/7/21
#Mystery #Romantic Suspense #CelebrityRomance #ARC
5 STARS
Written in third person from multiple POV, this book by J. Capulet
is a departure from Julie Capulet’s other books. The story follows the Savage siblings. The three brothers and two sisters are all
ridiculously wealthy, beautiful, and talented.
All five of them wish for a love like the one their parents shared,
despite looking like they have everything.
The author made me feel invested in each of the Savages. There are many characters in this book, but
all are well-developed and serve a purpose to the overall story line.
The story begins with reports of a murder and the wedding of
the year and lets readers know that the Savage siblings are somehow involved. The book tells the story of each sibling finding
love while dropping clues about the murder.
There is a large cast of characters and the story kept me on the edge of
my seat. I took notes as I read to try
to figure out the who, and the how before the book told me because that is just
how I am. The author does a fantastic
job of keeping the suspense and I could not stop reading until the end of the
book when all was revealed. The epilogue
sews up the final details of all the stories and gave me the HEAs I
wanted. I loved how it all came
together. It was like many pieces of the
puzzle being pulled together slowly to form a dramatic and interesting picture. This was completely enjoyable, and it
reminded me of the books I read in my early teens. The author had stated that she too read books
like Hollywood Wives and that they served as inspiration for this kind of
book. She nailed it and I loved it. The perfect book for an end of summer, or
anytime read.
(This book released on 9/7/21, one week earlier than the planned release of 9/14/21)
Smarty Pant (Sisters From Hell #3) by Marika Ray
ARC: Release Date- 9/16/21
#NewAdult #RomanticComedy #SmallTown #ARC
5 STARS
Brant (25) is working on his master’s degree when he meets
Vee (21) the first time. She has just
run away from her wedding, and she is a vision on a paddleboard. Their love story is written in first person
from an alternating dual POV.
The attraction between them is instant and hot. Brant fights his physical attraction to Vee
because at first, he sees her as the party girl that she has always made
herself out to be. I love Vee’s struggle
to figure out how to behave in a more mature way and “be a grown up”. She is courageous and tough, though her
impulsiveness sometimes lands her in trouble.
Brant operates in a very structured way, and he is drawn to Vee despite
her crazy impulsiveness. The heat and
the hot scenes between these two are something else. Steamy almost seems too tame a label when they
finally come together, fearless and taking risks.
As always, the small town of Auburn Hill and the people who
live there is entertaining. Vee’s family
is funny and sweet as they learn to accept that Vee, the baby, is growing
up. Funny, hot, and heart-warming, this
may be my favorite book of the series so far.
And that says something because I loved the other two. I definitely recommend this one.
The Wedding Agreement by Annie Dyer
ARC: Release Date- 9/23/21
#FakeRleationship #FamilySeries #ARC
5 STARS
This is book one in the new Green Family series, which is a
spin-off from both the Callaghan Green and Severton Search and Rescue
series. It can be read as a standalone
and ends with a HEA for Noah and Imogen.
It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV.
I adored Noah. He is
kind, handsome, hot, and intelligent.
Imogen is a smart woman who wants it all but isn’t sure she can swing it
with the time she spends on her career. She
is interesting and kind, and I loved her. When Noah needs a bride, Imogen
volunteers for the task. An agreement is
drawn up and a wedding is planned.
I love the development of the relationship between Noah and
Imogen. I love that they knew each other
at school, reunite as solicitor and client, become friends, and then so much
more. There is kindle-melting heat
between them. There are several
super-hot scenes as they get to know each other. I stayed up way too late the first night
reading and then grabbed it immediately when I got up yesterday and read until I
finished. I still can’t stop thinking about these two characters. It is tough to put into words how much I
loved them and their story. I can’t
recommend this one enough. It seems like
5 stars is not enough.
British Bachelor (Cocky Hero Club) by K.K. Allen
#CelebrityRomance
5 STARS
| I have been meaning to read this author for a while now, but just never quite got there. Now, in preparation of attending the Holidays with the Belles book signing later this month, I am trying to read a book by each of the authors I will meet there if I have not already read something by them. This book is written in first person from an alternating dual POV. Liam, getting over a scandal following his appearance on The British Bachelor TV show, escapes to Providence, Rhode Island. There he meets Chelsea, who is a nanny for his friend's children. Chelsea is taking a leap to pursue her dream of writing while working as a nanny. I loved the instant attraction between them. I laughed many times over the course of the book. The heat between the characters is hot and sexy. I love the friendship they form along the way and I really loved their HEA. I could clearly hear each character's voice in my head and felt like I knew them. I love that Liam tries hard to do the right thing, yet it doesn't always work out the way he thinks it will. I really enjoyed Liam as it made me remember my girlhood dream of being swept away by a suave Englishman. *sigh* This was a thoroughly enjoyable read and I look forward to reading more books by this author and meeting her in Dallas later this month. |
#RomanticSuspense #FBI #OppositesAttract #AudioBook
5 STARS
This was my first book by this author in preparation of attending the Indies Invade Philly book signing event. I used a read and listen approach to this book, listening to the first 23 chapters on audible plus and reading the last 14 chapters through kindle unlimited. It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV.
Damian is an FBI agent assigned at the field office in Durango, Colorado. Kerry is a book store owner who has been finding her independence and success after her marriage ended. At first they do not get along. In addition to the sparks that fly with them immediately, they share a momentary history from a couple of years ago. In the prologue we learn that Damian is part of the team that rescued Kerry from a kidnapping two years ago. As I got into the first chapters of the book, the recollection of the events does not match the events in the prologue. That is the only somewhat negative thing I can say about the book at all.
I loved the chemistry and heat between the characters. I love the suspense plot as Damian works the case regarding some stolen valuable books. Kerry ends up in trouble time and again. (Readers who do not care for the damsel in distress plot may want to pass.) I loved the setting of Durango. I have lived in Durango over two years at this point and it is obvious that the author has knowledge of the area. Restaurants, geography, and local descriptions are accurate and contain insider knowledge. (CJ's Diner is real and yes, the food is amazing.) The relationships between the team members on the case is interesting and kept deliberately ambiguous as the team tries to find the insider working on the wrong side of the law. The book is well-written, the characters are fully developed, flawed, and feel realistic. I adored the trust that forms between Damian and Kerry along the way. It was beautiful to read.
I have only listened to a few audiobooks, but I found this one to be engaging and easy to listen to. I loved the dual narration and felt like they really owned the voices of the characters. It made my day fly by as I listened while rearranging my home office space.
This was a very enjoyable read/listen and I will be reading more of this series and author in the future.
Dude in Distress by Helena Hunting
Audible Narration by Rose Dioro and Jacob Morgan
#ForcedProximity #OppositesAttract #RomanticComedy #AudioBook
5 STARS
I listened to this is as an audiobook and I loved it. The narrators perfectly captured the characters, their awkward meeting, and their story. The book is written in first person from an alternating dual POV. The characters are fun and interesting. I loved the premise of the story and fell hard for both characters, who do not conform to typical stereotypes. This was funny and steamy: I definitely recommend.
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