You know how some books are written purely for the enjoyment and others seem a little deeper. That is this book! There is the surface but if you look deeper there is a whole other level to this. The way this was written this could be about your brother, cousin or best friend. That makes it more relatable to the reader. You get a look Inside the life of a boy who is abrasive, cranky and prefers to be alone. He is protecting himself and trying to survive high school and figure out he fits in. I really empathized with boy. I was right there with him through all his good and bad times.
Even though it’s a shorts book it still packs a punch. One thing i really like about Jeff is how he thinks about things. Like basketball for example or lunch at school…..or a kiss. This is a story I won’t forget. In fact I will reread it when I need to lighten up a little.
Thank You Deidre Huesmann for this outstanding book!
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Won’t Let You Down ( A Cedarville Novel Book 8) By Bree Kraemer Rated 5 stars!
I was very excited to read this! I love all the previous books and knew I would be stepping back into a favorite place. I wasn’t disappointed. I really want to move to Cedarville. The place of the super hot men and sassy women.
Joy and Flynn’s first meeting wasn’t fantastic but it became memorable to them in different ways. Later Joy doesn’t remember him and and he wants her to remember on her own so he won’t tell her. So even though they both feel this connection. They are not sure how to move forward. So she avoids him and says as little as possible since she is afraid he was a one-nighter. Moving forward when that explanation comes out…prepare yourself for a super ride.
Hot lumberjack bearded Flynn! Haha I laugh when the girls call him that! I love that for Flynn. Gives me a picture in my head of what he looks like! Other than those intense eyes and his determination to get Joy. How thrilled Flynn was when Joy finally said his name! I thought “Wow this guys a goner for sure!” Though I was happy as well. I mean who gets that excited over someone saying your name?? Its because thoughts and comments like these, I was so happy to be inside Flynn’s head. I really enjoyed his thoughts, ideas and of time with his friends.
These two!! I love them together! Their conversations together are so cute! I literally sit with a smile on my face while reading. A favorite couple among this group for me. When together with their friends. It was fun to see all the teasing and good natured bickering between all of them. That really helps bring the past around and the story move forward.
Addison, Leah, Carly and Melanie have all had their stories told and have gotten their happily ever after. While they were a few books ago I still feel this author is consistent in her storytelling. I still get giddy, laugh and and sit smiling while reading this book as I did when reading the earlier ones. I’m glad this author still can keep me interested and waiting for more from these lovely characters.
Although this is book 8 in the series it can be read as a stand alone. For much much more enjoyment you should read them from the first Cedarville story.
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Luke (The McKades of Texas #3) By Kimberly Lewis Rated 5 stars!!
OMG!!! I floved this story! I was drawn in from the beginning and dang if I could hardly put this one down! So glad I have the kindle app on my phone. I was able to keep reading while out and about. Phew! Crisis averted! Usually I am a fan of the male lead. In this story Karlie is my favorite. She is strong, sassy and confident. She knows what she wants and goes after it. Now saying that I will also say that Luke and Karlie together are adorable..like off the charts adorable!! Their back and forth is one of my favorite things they do. Oh and maybe how she twists him up and he does things for her he has never done before. So sweet!
Karlie is in a tough spot. Trying to change a mans mind about her or actually see her as she is..not as a little girl from his youth. That is why this is so good! She is so confident as she pulls different stunts on him saying…I’m a woman…see ME!! My personal enjoyment started near the beginning when Luke and Karlie meet up at the restaurant. Priceless! I loved being inside his head! It only get better from there!!
Secondary characters are all around in this book. Most are from the previous two stories ( which I have not read). They all add cute little elements to the story! The bantering between the girls is so cute! Many times is feel myself sitting here smiling while reading. The brothers enjoy doing all things to each other (ribbing, joking and sugaring up the young ones) that siblings have for eons. The parents and other family members make them see what is important in life and what isn’t.
This is my first story in this series and by this author. I loved both the story and the characters in here! If the other two are written along the same lines. I will gobble them up as well. This one will be placed on my reread book shelf. If you are reading this far and have made a decision yet? I highly recommend this if you want to fun in your romances. Very enjoyable and well done!
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The Blogger and the Hunk By Jane Matisse Rated 5 stars!
Wow! I seriously loved this book! I started it in the evening and finished up in the morning. I struggled putting it down as you can see. All of the characters were a-maz-ing! I totally understood Penelope’s plight. She is clumsy and always been a wallflower. I can understand her body issues. They were ingrained from an impressionable age and those are hard to get rid of. Jack preferred woman (leggy, blond, bubbly and stick thin) which wasn’t her but also contributed to her issues. This was not an issue for me while reading. I loved the characters and their interactions with each other. They made me laugh and say “Oh No don’t do/say that!” Or “You didn’t!”
Penelope is a inspiring girl. Yes she has issues, who doesn’t? But she enjoys her life and herself! She might by a possible hermit but what’s beneath her….is a jaw dropping girl.
Jack is a womanizing jerk! Ok that’s my first impression and a couple other times as well. I understood later that he was confused. And after a bit I forgave him for being that jerk. I was glad we were able to see his thought process it helped me understand him better.
Their friends (all six of them) were so welcome as part of the story. Each had a specific part to play and they fulfilled it perfectly. Their antics made me laugh, smirk and just smile!
This is my second book by this author and I enjoyed this one so much more! She hit everything spot on. The story was different (to an extent) and moved along at a nice pace. The characters had some growth spurts and she did a wonderful job with them. I will be putting this on my Re-read list. I highly recommend this if you like characters who are a little deeper and not perfect. Or if you enjoy fun times and close encounters.
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