Thursday, 20 August 2015

Never Again by J.Lea

REVIEWED BY Ann Meemkem

Never Again (Again, #1)Never Again by J. Lea
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ella is on the verge of having everything she wants. She has her wonderful boyfriend, a new home and is graduating with her massage degree. When tragedy strikes her life is turned upside down. She has the love and support from her family and friends to get her thru this difficult time.

Two years later, She is working at a massage parlor and living with her best friend. She is still going thru the motions and not living her life.

Her friend decides to take her on a trip to get away from everyday life. She takes her to a motorcycle race track, and she meets Jake "The Beast" Burns. Ella enjoys his company. Jake feels a connection to her, because she is not like the other girls. He wants to date her and get to know her better. Ella is scared to start a relationship. He is very persistant and she finally agrees to go out with him. When everything seems to be going there way. There is a knock at his door that could change everything.

I enjoyed this story. It was very well written. I can't wait to read the continuation.

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Life Rewritten by Andrea Johnson

REVIEWED BY Tina Shobe

Life RewrittenLife Rewritten by Andrea Johnston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Victoria is a widow at 40 years old after losing her husband to cancer and is raising an 18 year old son. She has spent the last three years grieving and is giving into her friends and son to 'put herself back out there'. She goes the online dating route and her dating adventures are nightmares that she puts hilarious spins on. She decides the online dating scene isn't for her and wants to focus her energy on something else. She decides to open up her house as a retreat for those who share the passion of reading. Starting up a business is new and she asks Dillon, who owns the coffee house/bakery that she visits daily for advise. They become close friends and start a relationship. I'm not going to say much more as it would be too easy to say too much and spoil it for others that haven't read the book. I will say that the Victoria/Dillon combo is great!

I absolutely was hooked on this book from page one. The author did a fabulous job pulling a person in to the story. I felt I was right there drinking a glass of wine while Victoria was sharing her dating experiences.

I can't say enough good things about this book. I laughed and cried while reading this book. This is the best book I have read in quite awhile. In fact, I am already reading it again as I feel this book will just get better each time you read it.

Great job Andrea!!!

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just Jack by K.L.Shandwick

REVIEWED BY Joanne Swinney

just Jackjust Jack by K.L. Shandwick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Jack the lad. Jack the joker of the pack. Jack the journalist. Jack the loveable guy. Jack the ladies man. Hmmm no chance he's just Jack to me.
I read The Everything Trilogy and fell in love with Jack's character. I just knew he was someone I wanted to hear more about and thankfully I was not disappointed. When you build an image in your mind of what would happen or how you see him then read his story it's even better than you could have imagined.
Jack loses Lily to Alfie, not that Jack ever had Lily in that sense,but they have been a lot closer than most best friends. It's time for Jack to find himself. For him to see where his future is taking him without Lily by his side.
'just Jack' takes you on one incredible journey. First we have the socialising Jack. Going clubbing with his friends Dave and Sam, meeting new friends, okay hook ups, one night stands or two in Jack's case, huh? Yep he's up for anything, literally.
Jack has trouble facing up to a few things, although everyone thinks he's happy go lucky, he is terribly unhappy with how things are turning out and hearing a few home truths is a shocker for him.
Jack goes on a adventure, no one knows where or what he's up to but it's a journey that he hopes will help him discover himself.
On Jack's return from his long adventurous holiday things do not go according to plan. He is definitely back in the real world.
His life has hit the all time rock bottom. He is disliking Lily something I never thought I'd see and avoiding her like the plague.
She kept something from him, something very important and he is struggling as to why and what it all means.
You know what they say though, once you hit rock bottom there is only one way and that's UP.
Jack was meant for better things in this life. He has so much to offer. He goes on tour with Rick Fars and if you read The Everything Trilogy you will know that this tour will definitely do Jack the world of good.
Fun and laughter are the perfect medicine, that and Rick Fars niece, Mya.
Mya and Jack actually become great friends and he's frighten to ruin that and clearly he doesn't want Rick on his back.
Once Jack returns home life becomes very complicated. There is so much going on, everything is happening so fast the poor guy hasn't got time to think properly. Only thing he knows is what's right and what he feels and that will see him through.
I am bursting to give you all the details but I know that would be unfair of me. Trust me when I say whatever you thought you seen Jack doing with his life, it will not be that LOL.
He will however get is happily ever after because let's face it he's not just Jack, he's Jack Cunningham the Jack we all love.

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Wednesday, 19 August 2015

Manwhore +1 by Katy Evans

REVIEWED BY Micky Barnard

Manwhore +1 (Manwhore, #2)Manwhore +1 by Katy Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

Dibs. Dibs. Dibs. This phrase melted me.

I thoroughly enjoyed this second instalment to the Manwhore series. The end to book one, on a cliffhanger of what happens when she first sees. Malcolm after their break up, picks up just there. Saint is cold. Saint is hurt. Saint will not expose himself again. Rachel is achingly sorry and a mess but Saint is not interested in anything other than a business opportunity. The build between these two is slow, mesmerising and heated. Dare I say a little too much sex at certain points but then the story would then kick back in before I got irritated. Don't get me wrong, these two steam brilliantly but each encounter doesn't need full description.

I loved where this ended and my affection for these two characters only developed more. Malcolm is out and out one of my favourite male characters of all time, up there with Remy! Roll on Ms Manwhore.

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Manwhore by Katy Evans

REVIEWED BY Micky Barnard

Manwhore (Manwhore, #1)Manwhore by Katy Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Katy Evans never ever seems to disappoint. This book bulldozed into my reading and left me desperate to constantly read. Every line and every chapter is a compelling tale of Malcolm Saint the womaniser extraordinaire, billionaire and all over physically beautiful man. Rachel has been instructed by her boss at Edge magazine to write an expose on Saint, using any means she can. It's difficult enough to get an interview with Saint but she manages it. Then they both keep coming back for more.

Saint draws you into his character, he's not so arrogant that you can't like him, in fact, he's more in tune and admitting of his feelings for Rachel than she is for hers towards Saint. Rachel finds her ethics compromised and unsure where her loyalties lie. This book has a fantastic ending and I am delighted that I can go straight into reading Manwhore +1.

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Falling For My Best Friend's Brother by J.S. Cooper

REVIEWED BY Joanne Swinney

Falling for My Best Friend's BrotherFalling for My Best Friend's Brother by J.S. Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Oh how I have laughed my way through this book. It was sensational in every aspect. Fabulous story about two best friends called Alice and Liv. These two are hilarious with a million ideas but with no success rate to speak of.
Now I literally just read the prequel to this book which is free to download and I had to have the full length novel. So pleased I did, I was not disappointed. The story continued in all it's glory and the laughs just kept on coming.
Liv has a few brothers but her eldest brother Aiden is protective of both her and Alice. He's very bossy but loveable and by all accounts very handsome.
Alice is loving and lusting after him badly. The poor girl is going to the extremes just to get his attention. Unknown to her and her best friend, Aiden actually has feelings for her and not in a brotherly way. They are too busy planning and playing tricks to realise what's really going on around them.
Along with the laughs there are loving moments, sexy times and a story that so many can relate to, there is some fantastic characters in this book. I am going to have to read their stories which I know are available. Thank you God, well thank you Authors J.S Cooper and Helen Cooper. I have enjoyed this book so much.

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Freeing Her by A.M. Hargrove

REVIEWED BY Micky Barnard

Freeing Her (Hart Brothers, #1)Freeing Her by A.M. Hargrove
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

This book starts really well with a storyline that very quickly grabs your interest and keeps you reading. Kolson comes to the rescue of inebriated psychiatrist Gabriella in a bar, ensuring her safety. She caught his eye with her quick wit and sparky attitude. Gabriella may be a psychiatrist but she has a bucket load of her own psychological problems. This was something that I struggled with. Nevertheless, I did like her. Kolson was a bit of a mysterious character and I can't say that I gelled with him totally, finding his handling of vulnerable Gabby lacking in sensitivity and care. The storyline and plot development had suspense and I enjoyed this aspect. I like AM Hargrove's work and whilst this wasn't one of my favourites, I'll definitely be back for more.

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Give Me a Reason (Redemption Hills, #1) by A.L. Jackson

  Give Me a Reason by A.L. Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars This BOOK deserves all the recognition and praises it has received. From that ...