I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This one definitely tugged at my heart strings. So beautifully written and easily readable. The characters definitely made this book worth the read as their stories brought you through it. One of the most entertaining romances I’ve read recently.
My Bronc Riding Cowgirl by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ranches, rodeos and romance
I have read several books by this author and each time I have come to love the story. This contemporary western romance is interwoven with drama, unexpected attraction, plenty of angst and lots of bronc riding. Tori and Cord’s relationship was well written and as usual the characterisation was on point. Both are from well respected families within the rodeo scene but Tori, as a female, feels she has so much more at stake. What follows could lead to possible disaster or something more. Highly recommend.
True Colors by K.R. Raye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Book 3 was emotional, heartfelt, and truly unpredictable. Melody, Imani, and Lance have weathered the storm of the start of adulthood and grown so much from book 1 to 3. They have proven life hurts, love can be cruel , and things will go far from what you wanted… but friendship can and will stand strong with the right people. Drama, angst, jealousy, and survival play a few role. I loved each book more than the last and I would not change a single thing.
Each character has a special role and they played it out until the end.
I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a great read! It was very heart warming, and cathartic in a way. The beginning had a bit of a slow start to me, but I’m glad I pushed on and kept reading because this one was really good. I loved the characters and the chemistry between the two main characters, Josh and Mavis. I can’t wait to read more from this author in the future, this is my first read by her!
True Colors by K.R. Raye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is book 3 in this series and I definitely recommend reading this series in order.
Imani, Lance and Melody still navigating each life journey and they all have been through so much!! Imani (my favorite in this series) is strong, sassy and happy. She is now married to her love but when her world comes crashing she looks for Melody and Lance…..even though there has been some ups and downs along the way.
In conclusion this series has given love, life, friendship, secrets and just a roller coaster of true emotion that seems so real.
Well done.
The Colors of Love by K.R. Raye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was very good and I would highly recommend reading this series in order. This book is raw and dealing with what happened in book 1….a bit heartbreaking for me and took me on a roller coaster of emotions.
There is a lot in this story with Melody, Imani and Lance as they are still navigating their friendship along with college life and the future. This story has Lance still being very protective over Melody and Imani…..Melody trying to move on after Kevin and Imani still focused as ever on her college degree. Secrets, love, angst, race and friendship that is tested all tied in this story.
My Bronc Riding Cowgirl by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
LOvED this one!! I completely connected with the characters and their stories. Their meet cute was quick and set the tone for their future relationship. They did a lot of skirting around each other and it was fun watching their dance. The story is wonderful. It easily drew my interest and kept it. I read this quickly and I could not wait to see how everything was going to play out.
Overall I enjoyed this one. The author did a good job making me feel like I was at the rodeo with the characters. There is a reference in here that I loved as it aptly describes bronc riding.
Watching a horse and rider during a bronc competition is like watching a dance as they move together.
The Colors of Love by K.R. Raye
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book had such great development!! It really sucks you in. The story of three college friends and how their relationships develop and change. There was a large focus on race and contained quite a few triggering topics such as suicide, domestic violence, and kidnapping.
Though I would recommend this book as a stand alone book, I wish I would have read the first book first. I think I would have been interested from the minute I picked it up instead of having to give it a few chapters.
The Hunter by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
The Hunter: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (The Freemasons Book #2) by Nicole Flockton
This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. The author sure knows how to keep readers coming back to her. I absolutely loved this book. Enemies to lovers has always been a favorite of mine. The Hunter is the second book in The Freemasons Series.
Dominic is the leader of the Freemasons and he’s trying to figure out why Gemma wants to take down Freemasons. Then he finds her at a party she wasn’t invited to. How will things work out for him when he finds himself falling for her? The quote I chose for Dominic is: “Doesn’t matter what you want, Gemma Hughes. You’re coming with me. End of story.”
Gemma goes to the party for one thing and one thing only. Take down the Freemasons. She knows she might lose her job over this, but it’s a risk worth taking. Then she runs into the one person she didn’t want to see. The quote I chose for Gemma is: “Well, it seems awfully convenient you happen to have a key to a hotel room. Plus, it looked like you were going solo tonight. Why is that? Dominic Cacciari is never without some brainless woman hanging off his arm.”
Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.
WE Blend by Willa Drew
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the Falling For The Rockstar’s Daughter Series. Silly me was not aware that this story was going to continue. I had stupidly assumed that it was a standalone novel and now I can’t wait to read the next stage of Wil and El’s story. I don’t do patience very well. Can I blame the author for making me love this too much? Hell, no. I love this author.
Will and El’s story is one I fell in love with straight away. They are both amazing characters that are so relatable and utterly adorable. If you love a good, clean and very heartwarming romance then this book will be right up your street. Now, I love a good erotic romance too but sometimes a nice wholesome romance that gives you the warm and fuzzies inside is just what you need.
This story flowed really well and you are taken on a great adventure through the music industry and the joys (or not) of having famous parents.
I can’t believe that I’ll have to wait to read more of Wil and El but I’m sure this author will make it well worth the wait.
I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a new author for me and so I was excited when a friend recommended this to me. She blew me away. She drew me in from the beginning and I could not put this book down. I loved the romantic love triangle that resulted in twists and turns especially between twin brothers. But the ending was perfect. If you like romantic, steamy love novels then this is a must read for you. This was the first book in this series, and I look forward to seeing where the author takes us in the next book.
My Bronc Riding Cowgirl by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tori Foster, the daughter of saddle bronc rider Justin Foster, has one big dream that she has been keeping a secret from her family, including her father. There are only a few friends who know about her big dreams, and plans. Cord King, son of another famous Bronc Rider, but also one of the newest rookies on the rodeo circuit has his eyes on the prize, and wants nothing but to be the best of the best. When Tori decides to debut her bronc riding abilities that she has been practicing in secret, it catches many people off guard, including Cord. Will these two be enemies in and out of the arena? Will they overcome jealousy to help each other out? Will they become a distraction to each other? I was shocked to find that this was the 6th book in this series. I can’t wait to go back and reread the first 5 books, because this book got me hooked!
I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book caused some conflicting emotions. I was not sure which brother Mavis needed to end up with. The story is fantastic. I mean, I get it. Josh had her heart and soul since they were kids but Austin….yeah, still a little conflicted.
Mavis and Josh have had a love, a special connection since they were kids. Throw in Josh’s twin, Austin, and you have the three musketeers. Not that Mavis’ brother or the twins’ sister was ever too far from the three but there was just something different about their connection. After Mavis and Josh started dating in high school, their relationship took that final leap. This was the beginning and nearly the end of everything.
Mavis disappeared one day, leaving everyone behind not knowing why she left. Until months later, Mavis turned up on Austin’s doorstep. She explained everything, why she left and why she was there. That day Mavis and Austin’s relationship changed. A couple of years later, Mavis and Austin had a chance encounter that led to a reunion. Now a decade from when Mavis left, six years since she last saw Austin, Mavis gets a text out of the blue stating that Josh wants her back.
Mavis goes home to reveal some of her secrets in order to rekindle her relationship with Josh. The truth about her and Austin can never come out or Mavis and Austin both risk losing Josh forever. Secrets never stay hidden for long, especially when others have an interest in them coming to light.
I like this story for so many reasons. The characters are real. They are likable. They are flawed but trying to do better. The entire timeline for the story, minus the flashbacks, happens in a few short weeks. I am ready for the next one.
I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I wasn’t sure what to expect with I Loved You Yesterday because I typically don’t enjoy second chance romance. Something about this book felt different and I’m glad I gave it a go. I have to admit, I really liked all of the characters in the novel with a soft spot for Austin. I felt that Mavis was a strong, likable character and I liked reading about her friendship with Casey as well. What stood out most to me was the internal dialogue sprinkled within the writing and the alternating perspectives. This is definitely a series/author I would love to read more from.
True Colors by K.R. Raye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
True Colors is exactly how I needed this series to end. If you haven’t already read the other books in the series you definitely need to start there.
Melody, Lance, and Imani are faced with new challenges. In order to navigate those challenges, they must first sort out their friendships in an attempt to save and start relationships. When one of the friends is unexpectedly faced with the loss of their spouse the three friends must lean on each other. The loss not only challenges the core group of friends, it also affects their college friends, families, and work.
True Colors highlights how important relationships are in all stages of life; especially the ‘no-matter-what’ friends.
My Bronc Riding Cowgirl by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is book 6 in the series but can be read as a standalone. This was a quick an easy read. Cord an Tori are funny, dramatic an I loved the tension an playfulness between them. I loved how Tori was determined an independent, very inspiring!
True Colors by K.R. Raye
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amazing, through and through. I only feel as though the emotional roller coaster that this series put me through was a little draining, as I would get my hopes up and felt as thought the start to this novel covered me in goosebumps and set a certain outlook for the remainder of this read. This just goes to show how powerful and apt this author is, and her writing style hits home for me, and many others it would appear.
Overall, I cried happy and sad tears, wished for the strength of these characters to float off the pages into my own soul, and snuggled up through a rainy day to finish this novel in one weekend. I have far more respect for those that have to go through discrimination and feel as though I understand different viewpoints more clearly, thanks to these three novels, especially this finale. It really did the best at closing up unanswered questions, tying up lose ends, and making the reader weep with joy. I so very much look forward to reading more of her works of art, and hope that you enjoy it as much as I did. Well done!
The Colors of Love by K.R. Raye
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This author is something else. I really enjoyed the first installment of this series, really connected with Imani, Melody, and Lance, and found the way that she weaves this installment to build on the amazing foundation, and make it even greater. This group of friends has been through hell and back, and seems like they’re still in for a wild ride throughout.
Not only the drama and happenings in their own personal lives, but also through the world’s issues and beliefs. I find the writing style to be addictive, and found the story to weave a path through my mind so that even when I wasn’t reading it, it still had me whirling with thoughts. I love this series, and cannot wait to continue on this path, as it finally seems like some folks are getting their happily ever after. Highly recommend!
True Colors: Book Three by K. R. Raye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Read this if you:
*Enjoy contemporary new adult romance
*Like plot twists and surprises
*Believe in second chances
Meet the Author: K. R. Raye lives in Maryland with her husband and two sons. Throughout her diverse career working as a mechanical engineer, adjunct professor, and in sales, she continues to weave her love of marketing, computer information systems, and operations together with her passion for writing.
Synopsis: Imani, an independent woman who never asks for help endures a tragic loss in a blink of an eye. Her best friend Melody owes her life to Imani. And Lance chooses to resurface after his disappearance when Imani chose another man over him. Can this trio put their past in the past in order to concur the most recent tragedy the group is faced with?
Reader’s Thoughts: True Colors is the third installment in The Colors Trilogy. I have not read the first two books in this series, but after reading this story I will definitely go back and read the others. I couldn’t get enough of Imani, Melody, and Lance. The friendship this trio has built is so powerful. The amount of tears, LOL and WTH moments within this book take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. Their journey is full of challenges, angst, humor, and drama while battling ghosts of the past. All the heart wrenching moments that this trio concur while testing their friendship and rebuilding walls is just amazing. Everyone needs this trio in their lives!
Favorite Quote: “Through it all, life eventually shows your…True Colors.”
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True Colors: Book Three by K. R. Raye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the third book in this series. I highly suggest reading the previous two books before this one to help your enhancement of the series and the characters. I have enjoyed reading this series and look forward to seeing what is next for this author. Thai is a well written story about friendship and how the past can haunt you. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters from the start. They brought the story to life on each page. They kept the story engaging and hard to put down. I found this book to be fast paced which made it easy to read. It kept me turning pages fast just to see what would happen with these three characters. I enjoyed what they brought to the story and their growth is great. This is a great read that I highly recommend.
Review by @bjwagner
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61774876-i-loved-you-yesterday” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1659115652l/61774876._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61774876-i-loved-you-yesterday”>I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21857451.Julie_Navickas”>Julie Navickas</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5021167548″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
What an emotionally intriguing read. This is the first book by the author |I have read, and it won’t be the last. The story is so well written, and characters are brought to life that I feel that I know them. <br />In this book<br />we follow Mavis and Josh’s relationship. Childhood sweethearts, Josh is planning to follow his dream and become a doctor, Mavis not wanting to stop him and get in the way of his career leaves when she realises, she is pregnant. <br />Through unfortunate circumstances she ends up seeking out Austin (Josh’s brother).<br />Josh can never know that Austin knows where Mavis is, especially after his divorce from Mavis’s high school nemesis.<br />Can Josh and Mavis have their happy ever after, what about Austin, does he deserve to be happy with the girl he loves?<br />As I have said a really well written fast paced book that can easily be read in one sitting is you don’t mind a book hangover.
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Defying Ella by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really liked this book! The chemistry between The main characters was HOT! Stuck in what seems like an impossible situation, will it bring them closer than ever? The main guy can be quite mean, which was a bit of a turn off for me. Once everything is out in the air, it makes total sense. Great sexual tension and emotional drama!
The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Extremely fast paced and such a quick read! Ava and Cole are married but Ava regrets it and wants a divorce…Cole doesn’t want one. He wants to stick to his vows and try to work things out. They’ve both went through something extremely difficult and they weren’t there for each other like they should’ve been. It got to the point where they started to resent one another. Cole has a proposition for Ava…she’s hesitant at first but goes with it. Do they rekindle their relationship or will they end up going there separate ways? If you want a quick and fast read, check this book out! I liked it! Good story and good characters!
Defying Ella by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book I have read from this author and now she has a new fan. I love reading a good rocker romance but this story exceeded my expectations. This is the fourth book in the True Platinum and it could be read as a stand alone. I read it as a stand alone but now I have to know more about these other characters as well. I could not put this book down until the end. I can’t wait to see who she is going to write about next.
Ella is ready for a break from the limelight and also him. She can’t stand Jared after what he did to her. Ella gets ready to have some time with her girls and she heads to the cabin early. When she gets all settled she gets a surprise that changes her whole time away. Jared is also there and they can’t stand one another. Ella ends up going to be bed reading and when she wakes up they are covered in snow. They are both stuck in the same cabin with each other. Will Ella and Jared find a truce or will they end up hating each other more?
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I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is the first book in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy. It features a love triangle between Mavis, Josh, and Austin. Mavis and Josh happen to be childhood sweethearts. Austin is Josh’s brother. When the story begins Josh is getting a divorce and his ex-wife tells him that he was always in love with Mavis. At this point it had been over ten years since Mavis left unexpectedly, and only left a note that raised more questions. Mavis’ brother is also married to Josh and Austin’s sister. As the story develops we see the motivations, explanations, and realizations that each character has. I liked the relatability in this story. I am looking forward to the next book!
The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book should have come with a trigger warning unless I missed it. It was short and sweet and such a forgiving love story between two people who lacked communication but loved each other very much. They were very stubborn, to say the least. Ava and Cole, I really enjoyed reading their story and the little spats that they would have. Going through what they have gone through isn’t easy on top of Cole being part of the Freemasons. This is the first book I have ever read that has talked about that and I found it very interesting. Cole was open and honest with Ava and didn’t hide anything from her after their separation. They worked as a team for the Gala and worked out their issues.
I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a good story that really drew me into the plight if the characters. It made me like them, dislike them and be frustrated at them during different times of the story. Joshua, Austin and Mavis a trio who grew up together but circumstances broke a couple apart and drew another couple closer. I struggled with how this story was going to play out. This is one nightmare triangle that has really no winner. I really liked Joshua for his hopefulness and eventually his determination..he almost seemed pure. Mavis has one heck of a decision to make and I do not envy her.
I read this fairly quickly as I enjoyed all the characters. It moves along at a good pace and easily keeps me interested with all the back and forth. I actually enjoyed Mitch as a bystander character. I was troubled over the trilogy the book was listed as because I figured this story would play out over three books. It does seem to end and the next is about other characters.
The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book in what looks to be a cracking series. I’ve read several books by this author over the last couple of years but somehow missed this series. So glad I found it as I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
This is a really great second chance romance set in Australia. The series is set around 4 male friends who all have high positions in the Freemasons. In this book we get the story of Cole and his estranged wife Ava. The couple split after losing their baby soon after their marriage. Ava is asking for a divorce but Cole is determined to win her back and make a go of their marriage.
I really loved Cole and Ava’s story. It’s very angsty, which I love, as Ava is determined not to fall for Cole’s charms again. But that proves to be a much bigger struggle that she thought.
The story flows really well and keeps you gripped and entertained from start to finish. I enjoyed this so much and I already have book 2 on my kindle ready to lose myself in.
I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a true romance book with all the twists and turns of what young love can be. This book is about second chance loves and has a triangle situation. The main female in this story goes through one of the most horrible things a woman can go through and during that time she leans on the shoulder of one while being in a relationship with another. She leaves town for years when all of a sudden these two men show back up in her life and she must finally decide who she wants to be with. The comforter or the one that shares her history. I picked who I wanted her to end up with and, well, that didn’t go my way at all. This book is so well written that I didn’t even mind her not picking my front runner. The author ties this story up with a great bow and you just know after finishing it that the other guy is going to have an amazing story in book two. This book had me constantly turning the page and feeling real raw emotions for what the main female went through. I highly recommend reading this book and keeping some tissues next to you cause your heart will ache right along with all the characters.
Reviewed by: @bbohls
WE Blend by Willa Drew
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Overly protected Melody is the step daughter of a very famous rockstar. Wil is in the USA to take part in a movie project at UCLA. A chance meeting between Wil and El (Melody) leads them on the journey of a life time. Trying to make the money needed to create a music video for El and to just live on and help with his mother’s medications back home in Germany. This couple finds that they have a lot in common when it comes to song writing and music in general.
I absolutely adore the way they interact and get to know each other. It is a wonderful storyline. I love everything about this book.
