Road Tripped by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Road Tripped (Satan’s Devils MC Utah #1) by Manda Mellett was a good motorcycle club read. I enjoy the genre and really enjoyed wrapping up some previous questions. Like the other books, it’s really easy to dive into, not for the faint of heart if you haven’t read the genre. I enjoyed the pacing and plot points. Would definitely recommend!
I’ll See You Again by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’ll See You Again: A Scottish rock star, standalone opposites-attract romance (Reigning Hearts Book 4) by K.G. Fletcher is another hit in her writing history. KG puts her heart and soul into her stories and her characters and it makes the stories that much more believable and enjoyable. This one will tug on the ol’ heart strings and bring out all the feels. I loved the MC’s bantering, which made me laugh but then there were some pretty intense moments as well as some steamy ones. I have never read a book by KG that I haven’t loved.
Reviewed by @jennadb
True Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
True Bastard: (A Dark Sparrow Novel #4) by India Kells which I love. I enjoyed the other books in the series and this one is no different. It is full of action and angst, frustration and fear. It is a fast paced story that is easy to read and the pages keep turning. You need to read the books in order as each one is about a different man and they each appear in each other’s stories. India writes stories that are compelling and enthralling and pop off the page. The characters are nicely developed and you can’t help but fall in love with them. Once again we find the brothers trying to stop evil but evil isn’t always easy to catch.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Drifting, Falling — Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by AJ Ullman is an interesting story that is quite a lot different to anything I have read before. It is a story that is dark and nothing is off the table as far as the MC’s thinking which is raw and honest. It is a story of a female whose life is far from ordinary and is in therapy which exposes her life in every detail. It is written as if reading someone’s diary although we hear part of the story from the therapist. It’s hard for me to say what I feel but there is a lot of emotions due to the topic.
3.5 stars
Reviewed by @jennadb
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Rock Star on the Verge (Rogue Series Book 9) by Lara Ward Cosio
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Genre – Coming of Age, New Adult, New Adult Romance
Page Count – 330 Pages
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“Think about it. But think fast. This is the chance of a lifetime. Let’s go chase an adventure together.”
Growing up as the son of notorious rock star Martin Whelan, I’ve enjoyed both the perks and the ridicule that come with his fame. Now, I’ve got my own bit of Instagram-ready celebrity, including some harmless pranks and a starring role in the local Dublin club scene.
When, on the eve of my eighteenth birthday, my guitar god uncle Conor Quinn suggests I go on a motorbike road trip through Europe to shake up what he calls my “sheltered” existence, I tell him I’ll go if you go.
I never thought he’d take me up on it.
But, he’s got it stuck in his head that if I get some “real life” experience, I might just be able to jump-start my own musical ambitions.
Only thing is, he’s not exactly his usual cool and controlled self. See, in the middle of his surprise fortieth birthday party, he gave his band mates of twenty years some shocking news no one was ready for, least of all me.
With that revelation, it seems this road trip could be a disaster before we’ve even started.
Or … it could be the adventure of a lifetime.
Rock Star on the Verge is a coming of age, road trip through Europe, finding your inner rock star book!
Lara Ward Cosio is the author of contemporary romances that are raw, realistic, sometimes funny, and always feature swoon-worthy men and strong-willed women.
Just One Song by Lynn Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This YA romance was filled with all of the angst and emotion I assumed I would find. It was extremely well written. I found this book difficult to put down once I started reading. I was hooked fairly quickly and found the book to be a quick read and extremely enjoyable. Definitively recommend.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Drifting, Falling — Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ullman weaves quite the spellbinding tale in this piece. The unexpected title grabs your attention immediately. And the premise, not my usual read, was intriguing with a well developed main character and plot. Ripley was a very complex and unique main character to follow and I was intrigued to walk alongside her throughout these pages. I won’t say much about the plot to avoid any spoilers. But suffice to say if you are at all intrigued by the summary you won’t be disappointed by this piece of fiction. Ullman does a fantastic job developing this story. Another great book by this author.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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I’ll See You Again by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I will always and forever one click anything Fletcher writes. And this latest book in my library continues to reinforce my opinion on this matter. I love how she weaves her stories with strong main characters, raw emotion, slow burn, and a great soundtrack. This time our male lead is a Scot – oh yeah – and his leading lady is a strong willed gal that immediately had me cheering her on. From start to finish this book drew me in and pulled at my heart strings in the most beautiful of ways. Loved every page!!!
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Just One Song by Lynn Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Just One Song by Lynn Stevens was a great 5 star read.
Cami knows that the only way she can ever leave Branson is to try out as a backup singer for a legendary rocker and hope she gets noticed. I was just as nervous as Cami during her tryouts, and all I have to say is I didn’t like Hank from the start. He was not so nice to Cami.
Cami ends up landing the part due to Hank’s son Dylan being persistent. As the story moves forward Dylan and Cami start to connect. He is super sweet with her and her family. There is something that Dylan is keeping from Cami, what will happen if Cami learns the truth?
Overall I really enjoyed this read. I really liked Cami and her family was great. All of the secondary characters added a great element to the story. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. If you are looking for a great romance read this is the book for you. I look forward to reading more from this author. 1-click and get started today.
Reviewed by @mab54615
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Drifting, Falling — Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by AJ Ullman
Four Stars
Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide is a heartbreaking story by AJ Ullman. This is the first book I have read by AJ Ullman, but definitely won’t be the last. This book captures all of the pain and disappointment of a young woman with a dark and troubled past. This book was deeply moving and hard to read at times, but I think AJ did a really good job of bring the issues of depression and suicide to light. I would recommend this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
Review by @sunbarn
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Accountability by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Accountability is the third book in Jessica Aiken-Hall’s Scope of Practice Series. I have read them all, and they must be read in order. This cannot be a standalone. It is my favorite of the series though. It wraps everything up in a nice package with a solid ending. The story continues to focus around Val, but it branches out more to include her friends stories as well. Val is moving forward, and starting a family but needs to settle her past. Her husband and friends support her in the journey. We finally learn who the killer is (although I figured that out early on). We get to hear Norma’s story, and I think that was my favorite in the series. While I expected some of it, I was shocked to learn the full history. I think Norma needs a book of her own! Highly recommend this book, you won’t want to put it down.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
On With the Butter! by Heidi Herman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
On With The Butter: Spread More Living onto Everyday Life by Heidi Herman. I’m not a huge non-fiction fan and not to keen on a self help type book, but I’ll be honest this year has me changing a lot of my ways. I was definitely pleasantly surprised how much I liked this book and I mean that in the nicest way, it’s of no fault of the author that this isn’t my normal read so I’m glad to say this book definitely had this wonderful way of keeping me turning the pages. I felt an encouragement throughout the entire book and I definitely could use all the encouragement I can get theses days. It’s got quotes I’ll carry with me for sure and appreciate that. Which it’s not my usual reading I’m glad I found it and gave it a try. Four stars and highly recommended!
Accountability by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Accountability by Jessica Aiken-Hall
Five Stars
Accountability is the third book in the Scope of Practice series by Jessica Aiken-Hall. This series should be read in order to get the full backstory. I would have recommend that read them all anyway because they are all excellent. This book had me hooked on the very first page. This book is filled with mystery and suspense. It had me up all night just to see how it would end. Valerie is a very intriguing character with secrets in her past, but the are coming out in this book.this series is my favorite so far this year.
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Just One Song by Lynn Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Newly graduated Cami has a plan. She’s got both her heart and mind set to move away from her hometown to pursue her life long dream of becoming a singer. Love, family and dreams are tested when life doesn’t always go as planned. Cami soon realizes she has to make choices that will give her life a little detour but if she presses on, she can still conquer those dreams.
Just One Song by Lynn Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars!
Just One Song by Lynn Stevens is such a sweet romance. The dramatics, the story line and the characters were all perfect. Cami, is such a sweet girl, I don’t think there was one time throughout this story that I didn’t like her. Her relationship with her family is wonderful to read, and the way she loves her dad and is willing to give up her dreams and life to help her mom is so beautiful and sad. The relationship Cami had with her friends Miranda and Iris was just terrible. At first I was really loving the two best friends and then one misunderstanding and she loses the two people she needs the most when going through issues with her dad’s health and her rough ride singing backup for Hank. Her best friends were no good for her in my opinion, she deserves better. I really thought from reading the blurb that Dylan was going to be a super jerk but I liked his character a lot, and I really liked how he came to be in love with Cami. Their story is sweet even when she is treated like crap from Dylan’s father. The ending is one that you would see on a classic hallmark movie and left me satisfied. I definitely recommend this book.
The Crocodile Makes No Sound by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Crocodile Makes No Sound (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 2)
By N.L. Holmes
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book The Crocodile Makes No Sound (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 2) by N.L. Holmes. It pulled me in from the beginning and I was hooked. This story has Lord Hani in several serious situations at once. The danger to him and his family becomes very real. What will happen? Read this book to find out. I love the character of Lord Hani. When he is involved in an investigation, he does his best to find out the truth behind it. He is always walking a fine line with his personal beliefs and those of the current king’s. He is a man who loves his family and has friends that he can call on when needed. This story had me turning pages wondering what was going to happen next. The author does an amazing job of making me lose myself in the time period. Also, making both the storyline and the characters come alive. I enjoyed reading about many of the additional characters as they have been brought forward from the first book. This story includes secrets and danger. Don’t miss out on an exciting and entertaining book that you won’t be able to put down until the final page. I highly recommend reading it.
Heartbreak Rebellion by Mina Chara
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hero High: Heartbreak Rebellion (Hero High Collections Book 2)
By Mina Chara
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading Hero High: Heartbreak Rebellion (Hero High Collections Book 2) by Mina Chara. It is a collection of stories that pulled me in, and I was hooked. Friday Fitzsimmons is back, and I just love reading about her. In these stories, she shows her emotional side as well as her strong side. Secrets are uncovered and a school needs to be saved. What will happen? Read this book to find out. This is a story that has action and danger. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. The author does a wonderful job of making both the storyline and the characters come alive on the pages. Many additional characters are in the story. Some of them are helpful and then there are those with an evil agenda. Will they be stopped? Friday is a character that I have grown to love as the read this series and I can’t help but want her to be happy. She is also a character that I could root for her to succeed in all that she does. Don’t miss out on a collection of stories that you will not want to put down until you have read the final page. I highly recommend both these stories and the entire series.
Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this sweet romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her. This is a well developed story that has characters that really make this story pop. It is written with a ton of heart and romance. I enjoyed being pulled in right from the beginning. It is a fast paced story that I found to be engaging and kept me turning pages. This is a story about chances. Kara has one summer left before she goes off to college. She decides to make the best of it. She takes on a job where she never expected to meet Bear. Neither one expects to meet each other which makes their story even sweeter. I enjoyed watching them grow and their chemistry is off the charts. I had no issues connecting with them and they really made the story for me. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
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True Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
True Bastard is the fourth book in India Kells’ Dark Sparrow series and I tell you, she is killing it! I think I have read every single book she is written (well, not the paranormal ones) and whenever her name pops up on my radar, I run for it! Dark Sparrow series is about six bastard sons of an evil man and we have two more brothers to come so I cannot wait! You need to read the series in the order, trust me!
True Bastard gives us Liam Harker’s story who is a Chicago cop on a mission. When you read about his childhood, you heart will break for him and you will hate his father even more. He is trying to go through his father’s financials so that the brothers could cut off his money source but it is so complex so he needs some help … enters novice nun Sister Catriona Walsh who is one step away from taking her final vows … once you hear about Liam’s childhood, you understand the internal struggle he lives every single day he works with Catriona …
I love the universe that India has created and I also love how her different universes touch … add to this her collaboration with Maddie Wade and I promise you, once you pick up her books, you will never leave her again!
Fall of the Western Kings by J. Drew Brumbaugh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is my first book by this author. I enjoyed it from beginning to end and I look forward to reading more from them. I enjoyed how well written this story is. It is easy flowing and understandable. I also found it to be engaging and fast paced. The characters bring the story to life with epic fantasy action. I had no problems connecting to them. This is a story about Grant. He has been labeled an outlaw because of learning to use a sword. Now fate has some other things in store for him. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what the fates have for him. He made a great character that kept me reading just to find out what happened next. He is strong and handsome to boot. This made a great afternoon read and I was happy I picked it up.
Review by @bjwagner
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True Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
True Bastard by India Kells is a Dark Sparrow Novel. This is a fantastic book that will have you hooked from start to finish. It is a gripping story that is exciting to read and really makes you root for the characters.
India Kells is an author that really knows how to create an intense book. But for me at the heart of all of her books are the characters. And these two are no different. I loved reading about Liam and Catriona. They were so different on the face of it however they fit together so well. They complimented each other. I got behind the two of the instantly and knew I was going to love their story.
This book is just as good as the previous ones I have read and with the way it ended I am so excited to read the next book in the series. This is a brilliant book and one I would highly recommend.
The Crocodile Makes No Sound by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book in this series which I enjoyed just as much if not more than the first. This is a well developed story that has characters that make you feel part of the story. They made it easy to read and kept it engaging. I had no issues connecting with them as they kept me turning pages. There is alot going on in this story but the author did a great job of not making it confusing. The details are written in a way that made you want to know more and wanting to see what would happen next. This is not normally a book that I would read but it made a great afternoon read. I am glad I picked it up and so will you. If you have not read book one I highly suggest you do. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the 3rd book in the series. Another great book by Ellen Butler keeping the series going and very engaging. Danger just seems to find Karina see doesn’t seek it. Highly recommended for those who like crime and romance. Well developed story line and plot. It kept me on my toes.
Build-A-Book Workshop by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Build-A-Book Workshop (The Literary Handyman 2) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail. This is an amazing how to book. It gives you step by step instructions on how to publish a book. The directions are simple and in layman’s terms. I am in no way going to publish a book but I love books and want to know all there is to know about them and this book explained the process very simply. This book will help you build a beautiful book that is a publisher’s dream. It has easy to follow instructions and I really think just about anyone could publish a book going by this book. This book also shows you the order you need to layout a book so that it makes sense. Very informative read if you are looking to publish a book anytime soon!
Road Tripped by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first in the New MC Satan Devil’s chapter in Utah.
Road is been given a devastated blow. After another bike riders mistake it caused home to have an accident during a race which had ended his career as a professional rider.
Now without his dream he has become bitter and angry at the world. His president gives him an assignment. He wants him to travel to Utah to see what’s happening with the Chapter there as he has a bad feeling.
Road takes the assignment and on his journey there starts to feel his life has purpose again.
Until he arrives at the Chapters headquarters and nothing is what they seem. There are secrets and lies and deception every where he turns.
Can he survive this with his life? Can he give the information back to his president or when feelings get involved will his loyalty lie with her or his Chapter.
It was an action packed story with a romance element which I loved.
Just One Song by Lynn Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a sweet romance and emotional story to read.Nicole stopped living after a major targeted in her life. Cameron, Cam ia trying her hardest to lead her best life. Dylan helps her sing but won’t do more there an event then Dylan and aren’t there together anymore. Cami has a desrie more than anything to be a musician however Dylan hiding something that could squash her dreams.
I highly recommend this book
It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This the second book in the series and I highly recommend reading the first book in the series. This will provide you with the back story and introduce the characters. The description is a fantasy genre but it has many more elements in the story. There is sci-fi, danger, responsibility, secrets, tension, romance and magic to name a few. When the author has a vivid imagination, it makes the story come to life. It is what holds my attention from the very first page until the last page. Character building and relations also keeps the book interesting. In this particular story, I enjoyed the roller coaster ride I took with Xenobia. Xenobia’s storyline continues in book two. She is getting into every bit of trouble, not by her doing but by shadows she does not realize they are around. Danger is present and there is a crisis in the House of Valdis. There is drama and adventure around every corner. I will leave the review with this keep your mind totally open and the images will come to you. Enjoy the series and I cannot wait until the next book.
It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie is the second book in the House Valdis series. I highly recommend reading the first book before this because most of the characters are introduced there. This is a multi-faceted and complex fantasy book. The characters, especially Xenobia, are really deep and interesting. I really enjoy the storyline and it is interesting to see where the author is taking the story. I like the multiple layers of story and character development going on because it pushes the pace of the book and makes it almost impossible to set it down. This is not always one of my favorite genres but Naomi Valkyrie is making a convert of me. She writes and tells a story very well and keeps this reader engaged until the very last page. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
The Dating Itinerary by Brooke Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Is a romantic comedy and is a very fun read. I enjoyed the banter between Penny and Geo of flown well within the story. I found it nice that the author went back to the basic instead of everything online. It also places some real life questions and but thing into perspective.
It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book! This is the second book in this series and it just keeps getting better and better! I would most defidently recommend reading this series in order to get the best reading experience possible. They’re all fantasic and its awesome to see all the characters grow and see the where they are now. Xenobia is our main character and she is awesome! She is determined to show that she is not like the ones that came before her but the road she is on is a tough one! I read this book fairly quickly and i enjoyed all the the action that it held. I am looking forward to more by this author and i can’t wait to see what she puts out next!
Happy Reading!
