Worth Every Risk by Terri E. Laine and A.M. Hargrove

REVIEWED BY

Isa Jones

Worth Every Risk by Terri E. Laine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have the pleasure of reading from these Authors and I loved every second. I can say I had a certain expectation but sometimes when we read the blurb we prepare to read a certain type of story and I have to say with this book I was pleasantly surprised it was so much more. Yes, it was a second chance romance, but it was written in such a way that the reader completely gets lost and you can feel every emotion, throughout the book, you keep second guessing what is going to happen next.
I love dual POV's books and Worth Every Risk gave me the opportunity to understand both characters and truly enjoy their interactions, and loved both Andi and Chase. Having two kids who love to play the game, football has been an important part of our lives, so it was also great to get a glimpse inside the mind of someone who is successful in the field along with the trials, tribulations, and sacrifices that entails becoming the best.

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5 STARRS. Isa for Joandisalovebooks

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Rebel Heir by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward

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Monique Cashmere 

Rebel Heir by Vi Keeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was worried at first when I picked this book up and started to read it. I was anxious if the hype matched the actual story. I love it when these two authors come together and collaborate, especially that cocky Aussie goat lover. And at the beginning, I wasn’t feeling it.... Rush is portrayed as a brooding jerk that doesn’t do relationships but from the get-go, he is showing all signs of doing “boyfriend” semblance. And then it clicked in for me - that is exactly what reaction he has with meeting Gia, she was someone he had never come across before and it threw him off balance. His heart knew it, but it took a long time for his head to catch up.

Of course, I can’t divulge too much here but know that it is a scintillating read. The way their relationship develops is very touching and also quite funny. Gia gives as good as she gets from Rush. The nicknames he comes up with for her are cute and appropriate. She has only one for him, Bossman, which gets a smirk out of Rush. There are also moments that had me in tears. Is there a cliffhanger? Well yeah, it’s a duet. Something happens that rocks them to the core, and just when you see the light at the end of the tunnel, you are hit with another bombshell. I did see it coming, but it just made for the build-up of angst go higher and higher. I honestly don’t know how they can recover from this one. The countdown is on for me till I can get my hands on Book Two and see how it all pans out.

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Coming Unraveled by Renee Harless

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Tina Shobe

Coming Unraveled by Renee Harless
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Coming Unraveled is Book 5 in the Welcome to Carson Series. This is the first book in the series I have read and had no trouble getting invested into the story. Though I think if if a reader reads the whole series they are in for a treat.

Brooks has been attracted to Everleigh ever since he saw her. It seems the snarker she is the more he's determined that she's his. The handsome doctor that there is more to her than meets the eye.

After a night of passion in Vegas Everleigh has the face the realization that they are now married and she has no memory of the wedding.

At first I'm not a very big fan of Everleigh's. She just comes across as mean. The further into the book I got the more I got to see glimpses of the real Everleigh. She's closes herself off from people to protect herself from being hurt.

Brooks is one in million. He is so kind hearted and seems to know just what Everleigh needs. Even things she's not even aware she wants. He knows there is more to her that what everyone sees. Truthfully I'm was impressed with how much patience he has. If it had been me I'd walked away a long time ago. Sometimes the things you have to fight the most for end up being more than worth it in the end.

Is Everleigh going to be successful at pushing Brooks away or is she going to realize how much he means to her before he shuts the door to their future.

What I absolutely love about this book is the wonderful characters. They have that small town vibe that is so heart warming that leaves you yearning for more. I also found this book very entertaining and even laughed a few times as I read along. I can't wait for the next addition to this wonderful series.



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DITCHED by R.C. Boldt

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Tina Shobe

DITCHED by R.C. Boldt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ivy along with her foster sister, Darcy and friend, Leif found a successful nitch with their business Ditched. If you have a relationship that has run it's course and you're not sure how to end things gracefully, without drama, without backlash Ditched is who you call.

Becket Jones is NFL guarterback. This guy is not the typical big headed, strut their stuff sports star. He's very down to earth. Super nice guy and to put the cherry on top he's very good looking. ~sigh~

Due to her past Ivy does not do relationships and avoids the limelight at all cost. Becket is the opposite in regards to relationships. He's doesn't do one night stands.

I absolutely love the banter between these two. I also love the way Becket actually 'sees' Ivy and knows when to push and not to push.

As you read along you get trickles of Ivy's past but you know there's more to it and when she comes out in the open with it I was gutted for her but I was also so very proud of her of no longer letting it control her life and any possible future she has.

I also feel the secondary characters really added to this story. Blue is my girl!

When their present blows up they have to either work together or getting ditched.

This is the type of book I absolutely love. As I read along it just kept getting better and better.

Just going to put a thought out there....it would be awesome if Darcy has a story that involves either Dax or Tank.

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Sparks Fly by Lauren Runow

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Isa Jones

Sparks Fly by Lauren Runow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book by Author Lauren Runow.

I don't think I have read any book like this one and for this I was very glad as it allowed me to enjoyed the book free of comparisons and with a clean slate.

I genuinely loved both characters and the story had a nice flow, it was easy to read and the dialogues were perfectly engaging.

The clock is ticking for Prince Sage to make his decision of who will become his wife. Due to the rules of the monarchy He must choose a suitable bride before his 25th birthday, he has to interview the four prospective brides-to-be in an attempt to find "the one". In his ideal world he would prefer to be able to find someone for love rather than commitment, someone who can ignite his fire, someone who gives him a spark, but with duty knocking at his door the time has come to make his decision. He is a bad boy with a heart of gold and you can't help but fall madly head over heels for him.

Everly is facing the prospect of becoming Queen of her country, with the Prince in need of a bride and her lineage the stars are aligning for them. However, she wants nothing to do with duty and wants to find her true Prince charming who can make her fall in love.

After a few trials and tribulations Sage and Everly find themselves on a cuspid of change, he must show Everly that together they can bring the change they wanted for their monarchy, and he will stop at nothing until he can show her how explosive and magical they can be together.

Passionate, loving, ROYALLY EPIC

5 STARS. Isa for Jo &Isalovebooks Review Team.


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Sparks Fly by Lauren Runow

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Tina Shobe 

Sparks Fly by Lauren Runow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It's Prince Sage's duty to marry before his 25th Birthday. His bride-to-be must be of certain lineage. He has to chose between 4 candidates.

Everly is not thrilled to be one of the candidates, though her mom, sees this opportunity as Everly's life to take a much higher path than her own. Her mom left royalty behind to marry Everly's dad, a commoner.

What I really like Everly's character is that she is comfortable in her own skin. She is her own woman and doesn't change herself to please anyone not even the King. Which puts her out of the running, not that she cares. She only wants to marry for money.

Through solving a puzzle she gets to know Sage without knowing that it's really him.

What impressed me about Sage is that he is very dedicated to helping others. Even when he wasn't allowed to help others in his country due to his father's idea of what their 'image' should he traveled to other country's to provide help where needed. His greatest dream is to become King and use his time as reign as a period of change for his country and the citizens.

Together Sage and Everly connect on so many levels and you can just invision the many great changes the country will have with them in control. Sage's father is going to do everything in his power to make sure they do not end up together. Sage is just as determined to prove love can conquer all.

I just want to say that the King is ruthless and Marie is appalling. I also love Sage's partners in crime, Logan and Joey.



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HOTHEAD by Stella Rhys

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Monique Cashmere 

Hothead by Stella Rhys
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was really excited to learn that Evie, best friend of Aly from Dirty Deeds, was getting her own standalone book. I was more excited when the brooding Drew Maddox was going to be her love interest. You might remember he is the best friend of Aly's fiancé Emmett. I just knew it was going to be an amazing ride.

Drew can be hotheaded, he can be a jerk, but you will definitely know where you stand with him. He makes no apologies for his directness. I feel it is due to the fact that life has thrown him some major curve balls which has made him very cynical. But there is still hope for him yet, there is at least one person he can trust, his best mate Emmett. If he opened up his circle of trust just a little more, there would be an incredible woman for him too.

Evie Larsen has struggled most of her life, and it has made her a battler. Even when the odds are against her, she will strive to be positive and assertive. She takes a major tumble when her long time high school sweetheart ends their relationship. A chance meeting with Drew, and her whole world takes on a very different direction. I loved Evie's tenacity! I loved her believe in the good of people, her trust. I also loved the strong family values she held high, even if she had been pushed to her limits.

The chemistry between these two were off the charts from the very beginning. I admired how Evie held her own going up against Drew's smart mouth. The intensity of their passion was engaging and dynamic. To watch Drew become vulnerable with his heart was so sweet and swoony. It may take him a while to catch up with Evie, but he gets there in the end.


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