RELEASE AND REVIEW - Pretty Reckless by LJ Shen

Pretty Reckless, an all-new standalone high school, bully romance from USA Today bestselling author L.J. Shen, is available now!

We were supposed to be best friends

But turned out to be worst enemies…

Penn

They say revenge is a dish best served cold.

I’d had four years to stew on what Daria Followhill did to me, and now my heart is completely iced.

I took her first kiss.

She took the only thing I loved.

I was poor.

She was rich.

The good thing about circumstances? They can change. Fast.

Now, I’m her parents’ latest shiny project.

Her housemate. Her tormentor. The captain of the rival football team she hates so much.

Yeah, baby girl, say it—I’m your foster brother.

There’s a price to pay for ruining the only good thing in my life, and she’s about to shell out some serious tears.

Daria Followhill thinks she is THE queen. I’m about to prove to her that she’s nothing but a spoiled princess.

Daria

Everyone loves a good-old, unapologetic punk.

But being a bitch? Oh, you get slammed for every snarky comment, cynical eye roll, and foot you put in your adversaries’ way.

The thing about stiletto heels is that they make a hell of a dent when you walk all over the people who try to hurt you.

In Penn Scully’s case, I pierced his heart until he bled out, then left it in a trash can on a bright summer day.

Four years ago, he asked me to save all of my firsts for him.

Now he lives across the hall, and there’s nothing I want more than to be his last everything.

His parting words when he gave me his heart were that nothing in this world is free.

Now? Now he is making me pay.

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RATING - 💜💜💜💜💜

My heart, my heart, MY HEART!!! Oh my Marx...this book is just... I am lost for words, I am blown away. Ms Shen has written us a masterpiece. With every book she writes, I fall even more in love with her words, with her characters, with her stories. This book is raw, it's real, it's EVERYTHING. I seriously can not get enough! I didn't see some of those twists coming, I could not put this book down for even a second! I cried no less than 4 times reading this book!

Pretty Reckless is now one of my top reads...EVER!! My heart was ripped to shreds from the angst, the heartache, the relationship between a mother and a daughter.. MY HEART HURT! So much emotion was written into this book that I just felt every single little bit of it and it was emotionally perfect in every single way.

I felt so much heartache for Daria, for the things she went through, for everything that has happened to her. I can understand why she did the things she did. She is such a beautiful girl. I wanted to fight for Daria! I wanted to put everyone in their place. I had so much heartache for Mel and Daria as well, I just wanted to hug them both so much!

I loved Penn. He is beautifully broken and lost and I just loved his character. He is exceptional, he really is, and when you read this story you will see why. The things he does for the people he loves is just amazing. His beauty shines through. He is one of my favourite guys written by Ms Shen.

I highly recommend this book to absolutely everyone. It is a mature YA/NA romance and I can not wait to read it again and again.

About LJ Shen:

L.J. Shen is an International #1 best-selling author of Contemporary Romance and New Adult novels. She lives in Northern California with her husband, young son and chubby cat.

Before she’d settled down, L.J. (who thinks referring to herself in the third person is really silly, by the way) traveled the world, and collected friends from all across the globe. Friends who’d be happy to report that she is a rubbish companion, always forgets people's’ birthdays and never sends Christmas cards.

She enjoys the simple things in life, like spending time with her family and friends, reading, HBO, Netflix and internet-stalking Stephen James. She reads between three to five books a week and firmly believes Crocs shoes and mullets should be outlawed.

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RELEASE AND REVIEW - Rockstar by Lauren Rowe

   

 

ROCKSTAR, an all-new standalone emotional romance by Lauren Rowe is NOW LIVE!

It was lyrics at first sight when I saw Violet Rhodes across that crowded party. She was lights and darks, swirled together. Music in motion. And all of it while looking like a hitwoman at an Elvis convention. I had nothing to offer the intriguing girl but a one-night stand. I figured I’d revel in my last night of anonymity before my first tour and shoot her a quick “We’ll always have L.A.!” goodbye the next morning. But nothing went according to plan. In one night, Violet crawled under my skin and into my bloodstream. She tattooed her name across my chest and between my legs. She became my muse. And then she was gone. Now, months later, here she is again. And in a twist I never saw coming, it turns out Violet is ultra-violet radiation. Beautiful, ethereal light bringing with her the promise of damage and destruction. My brain tells me to walk away from this girl, but my heart can’t stop feeling like she might be one of a kind . . . the sort of girl who comes along once in a violet moon. ROCKSTAR is a standalone romance, the love story of Dax Morgan and the electrifying woman who rocked his world during his journey to worldwide rock superstardom.    

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RATING - 💜💜💜💜💜

Dax... oh sweet Dax. Let's start with that cover.. HOT DAMN. That cover model is HOT! I love that this cover model portrays Dax so well. He is the perfect fit for sure. This story is my second read from this author and it was just absolutely brilliantly written! Not only was I hooked, but I could not put my book down at all. I wanted more from Dax and Violet.

Dax is a sweetheart! I have read so many alpha males lately that it was refreshing to read Dax's story. Dax is just addicting, I was falling in love with him right along with Violet. He is the perfect book boyfriend.
Violet is a little broken inside and I just wanted to hug her so bad! Violet is just perfect for Dax in everyway. Their connection is felt strongly through the book, inside every page. Violet, although she is slightly broken due to her past, she is strong, she stands up for what she believes in, she is an amazing heroine and definitely one of my favourites.

This book pulled so many emotions from me. I felt so sad at times for Dax and Violet! The twist I didn't see coming was like WOAH!!!! But I kind of hope we get some insight into his side of the story as well. Maybe he will have his own book? Who knows, but I can only hope! This author is just amazing and her books are just fantastic. With each one I read I fall more and more in love with the worlds she creates. I can't wait to pick up more from this author and fall in love some more. 

 

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About Lauren Rowe

USA Today and internationally bestselling author Lauren Rowe lives in San Diego, California, where, in addition to writing books, she performs with her dance/party band at events all over Southern California, writes songs, takes embarrassing snapshots of her ever- patient Boston terrier, Buster, spends time with her family, and narrates audiobooks. Much to Lauren’s thrill, her books have been translated all over the world in multiple languages and hit multiple domestic and international bestseller lists.

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Release and Review - Baby Mine by Kennedy Fox

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BABY MINE

by KENNEDY FOX

I saw her first.

Blonde. Gorgeous. Feisty.
I was smitten. 

But it didn’t matter because she chose him and he was my best friend and roommate. I’d never be able to compete with that, so I pushed her away instead. It was easy when she lived hours away, and I didn’t have to see her every day, but then she moved in with us.
Now, I’m screwed.

To her singing in the shower every morning, dancing in the kitchen while she makes coffee, and doing yoga in our living room, I can’t stop thinking about her in all the wrong ways. She’s not mine and never will be, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to push her against a wall and claim her mouth.

She’s constantly on me for making messes, bringing chicks home every weekend, and being a smartass when their PDA gets on my nerves. Considering neither of them know how I feel, it’s not fair for the way I act toward them. I should move out so I can get over her for good; however, the selfish part of me can’t let go. 

But then the unthinkable happens... 
When my best friend dies in a motorcycle accident, the two of us are left to grieve our loss together. Instead of pushing her away, I pull her closer. 

Just as we come to terms with our new reality, she finds out she’s pregnant with his baby.
And I’m left to make the hardest decision of my life... 

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RATING - 💜💜💜💜💜

OH my heart.... How to break my heart in one day..... just get me to read this book! OH MY GOODNESS!!! Now before I read this book I knew it was going to be sad. Just by reading the blurb I knew it had the potential to completely wreak me. And guess what.... it did. My heart hurts for Hunter.. My heart hurts for Lennon.. but in a completely different way. While it hurts for what Lennon has lost, my heart hurts for Hunter with what he went through for the past 2 or so years.

This is a super slow burn book, which is expected given the premise of the story. Hunter has not been the nicest person to Lennon but heartbreak and tragedy bring them closer than ever before, which in turn makes things worse for poor Hunter. This is forbidden love at it's finest.. There are actually a few different tropes within this story.

The writing in this book just flows so beautifully. It kept me captivated with what was happening within the pages. I cried so much! The heartache I felt jumping out at me, the tears, the hurt... Tears, Tears, Tears! I really need book 2 now since this ending with a little bit of a cliffhanger.. I seriously want to know what is going on. I need to know! I can not wait to find out!

Book 2 in the Hunter & Lennon Duet Synopsis coming soon! 

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Brooke Cumberland & Lyra Parish are a duo of romance authors who teamed up to write under the USA Today Bestselling pseudonym, Kennedy Fox. They share a love of You've Got Mail and The Holiday. When they aren't bonding over romantic comedies, they like to brainstorm new book ideas. One day, they decided to collaborate and have some fun creating new characters that'll make you blush and your heart melt. If you enjoy romance stories with sexy, tattooed alpha males and smart, independent women, then a Kennedy Fox book is for you! 

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RELEASE AND REVIEW - LORD HAVE MERCY by Lani Lynn Vale

RELEASE AND REVIEW

LORD HAVE MERCY

BY LANI LYNN VALE

Poor judgment: knowing better yet doing it anyway.

Flint Stone is a professional in every way.

He’s a police officer with the K-9 unit and works at Gun Barrel High as the school resource officer. In his spare time, he’s working his heart out to create a successful gym from the ground up.

He’s loved by every single person he ever encounters—student, faculty, and employees—Everyone but Camryn Elvis Presley.

The only thing they have in common is their mothers’ poor excuses for names.
Period. The end.

So why is it every time she crosses his path that he has the urge to mess up her perfectly curled hair? Or unbutton a few of her prim and proper buttons?

He knows he should stay away, yet like the high schoolers he’s around every day, he has no choice but to react first and think about the consequences later.

Side note—bad decisions are made, leading to lapses in judgment that threaten both of their jobs. Yet when the time comes, neither one can seem to find the wherewithal to care. Why? Because being bad feels so good.

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RATING - 💜💜💜💜 . 5

4.5 Stars

This author is one of my go to authors. I try to never miss a book. This book is just so so SOOO good! The characters always have a way of drawing me in and this was no exception to Flint and Camryn. Camryn had me laughing with some of her antics and thoughts. Flint is such a great male lead, I love how he is with Camryn. Nivea is just..... lets just say she is not the nicest person I have ever read about.

I enjoyed seeing Ezra and Raleigh again. This book had me laughing, and I devoured it in only a few short hours. I couldn't put it down. I can't wait for more, I am so looking forward to the next book from this small town! But let's face it... I am looking forward to anything that this author gives me!

Lani Lynn Vale is a USA Today Bestselling Author of over thirty titles. She is married with three children, two dogs, two cats, a donkey, and a couple (a couple also meaning over twenty) chickens. When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up in her favorite chair reading. Lani is married with three children and lives in the Great State of Texas.
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RELEASE AND REVIEW - CONCEITED by TL Smith

Title: Conceited

Series: Crimson Elite Book 3

Author: T.L. Smith

Genre: Romance (standalone)

Release Date: April 16, 2019

Ariel

I would like to say we were old lovers. That once upon a time he was my everything, and I was his, but that would be a lie. He may have been mine, but I wasn’t his. I was his sister’s annoying little friend who he didn’t even know was in love with him.

Years later, after seeing him again for the first time, nothing has changed. Except now he notices me, and I will do everything in my power to avoid him. Because Falcon is the most conceited man on this planet, and because when he looks at me with steel eyes, my heart still misses a beat.

Falcon

I get what I want, and I’m never denied anything either. It’s my charm. It’s hard to say no to something you never knew you desired until I’m standing in front of you. That’s not just who I am, it’s what I do. I help men achieve everything they have ever wanted.

Most people would go to great lengths to be near me. Yet, my sweet Ariel, I can’t even get her to stay in the same room as me. Maybe it’s because I told her I would be the best lay of her life—that has to be it—and once I’m finished with her, she’s avoiding being disappointed by every other man for the rest of her life.

It couldn’t possibly be anything else, because let’s face it, I’m perfect.

Rating - 💜💜💜💜💜

The first two books in this series were amazing, But this book tops them all!!!! I still have a deep love for Creed, but Falcon came in and stole the show! I was expecting something totally different for this story, but Ms Smith came in and completely BLEW ME AWAY! I absolutely loved it!

Ariel is a journalist. She is strong, stubborn, and beautiful. She shares a past with Falcon that she would rather forget. I really loved her character because she wasn't a push over. She completely stood up for herself and didn't let anyone have it over her. That's what I like seeing in heroines.
Falcon is the typical ladies man...One every night and never more than once. Falcon is determined, totally conceited and I just love that Ariel kept him on his toes. He is very swoony, I must admit.

This book made me laugh with the various antics and of course Chad had me cracking up. I did also have a little cry while reading, I just couldn't help myself. This book touched my heart and it is now one of my favourite books ever written by this author and one of my top reads for 2019! I could not get enough of it. I didn't want to put it down at all! I need more! I was so upset when it was over but I am excited to find out what is in store for Darby! I also wonder... will Chad get a book too? One can only hope.

 

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